Sicily Day 1: Arrival in Palermo

[sharibet]

Touching down in Palermo after a long 18-hr flight was like walking through a door into summer, with soft blue skies, fluffy clouds, and warm sunshine.

The small airport is right on the beach, and the 20 minute drive from the airport to the heart of the city was amazingly scenic, with rugged peaks plunging into clear blue-green Mediterranean waters

Comments

[ekaterin24]

The Italians' traffic habits match up with everything I've read about them-Eeeek!

And wow, your luncheon and dinner both sound superb. You have such a way with words; you could do restaurant reviews as well as travelogues!

[sharibet]

Thanks! the traffic definitely takes some getting used to, but I'm having a wonderful time so far...Sicily is wonderful!

[kokoronagomu]

i couldn't imagine trying to drive there, it would make me crazy.

food sounds great!

[sharibet]

I'm having a wonderful time so far, though it's been so busy I haven't had time to keep up with email or anything else...

[stanharding]

Yes, that landing in Palermo is extraordinarily beautiful! My Palermo tips - watch for pickpockets on the Montreal bus, see an opera if you can, and DEFINITELY go to the catacombs. xo stan

[sharibet]

Unfortunately, my time in Palermo was pretty tightly scheduled on the tour, but I've already decided I want to return to Sicily on my own and explore some more.

Thanks for the recommendations (and warnings)!