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Enjoyed Palermo and All That It Offered July 15 - 27, 2018

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July 27th 2018
Published: August 12th 2018
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Palermo – what do you say about this city? It is a vibrant, energetic place with magnificent places to see, plenty to learn about and an abundance of choices of foods to try. What is not to like?? We have heard that this is a place that people seem to love or hate. Obviously we are on the love side as we wound up staying here for 12 days. In actual fact though we could have probably left a ... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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A Very Popular Fruit Stand Doing a Great BusinessA Very Popular Fruit Stand Doing a Great Business
A Very Popular Fruit Stand Doing a Great Business
upper left - watermelon slushy, mint & lemon drink
A Few Boats Came Into the HarborA Few Boats Came Into the Harbor
A Few Boats Came Into the Harbor
with its stand on Freeing Gaza
The Felice Gate - One of Many in the CityThe Felice Gate - One of Many in the City
The Felice Gate - One of Many in the City
Porto dei Greci Remains from 1543Porto dei Greci Remains from 1543
Porto dei Greci Remains from 1543
This Caught Our Eye!This Caught Our Eye!
This Caught Our Eye!
A Display at the Previous Library ShowsA Display at the Previous Library Shows
A Display at the Previous Library Shows
damage from insects and from bombings during WWII
Any Size of Tomatoes, Lots of Fish & VeggiesAny Size of Tomatoes, Lots of Fish & Veggies
Any Size of Tomatoes, Lots of Fish & Veggies
there are numerous markets to check out here
This Market Also Offered Pieces of CoconutThis Market Also Offered Pieces of Coconut
This Market Also Offered Pieces of Coconut
along with the regular fare of fish & fruits
Market Day is Every Day in PalermoMarket Day is Every Day in Palermo
Market Day is Every Day in Palermo
there are 4 markets, one in each quarter of the city
Palermo Comes Alive At NightPalermo Comes Alive At Night
Palermo Comes Alive At Night
the decorations remain from festival previous week
Took These Photos Before I Noticed It was the Police StationTook These Photos Before I Noticed It was the Police Station
Took These Photos Before I Noticed It was the Police Station
luckily the police that came out weren't concerned!
Attended One of the Shows Using Articulated PuppetsAttended One of the Shows Using Articulated Puppets
Attended One of the Shows Using Articulated Puppets
a love story of 2 fighting over a woman
This May Seem Like a Walkway with Plants AlongsideThis May Seem Like a Walkway with Plants Alongside
This May Seem Like a Walkway with Plants Alongside
but in fact it still is a functioning road!
Cafes, Piazzas and FountainsCafes, Piazzas and Fountains
Cafes, Piazzas and Fountains
common sights around Palermo
The Stucco Sculptor, Serpotta Added His Work in the 15th CThe Stucco Sculptor, Serpotta Added His Work in the 15th C
The Stucco Sculptor, Serpotta Added His Work in the 15th C
to the Church of S. Agostino built in the 13th C.
St Agostino's Very Peaceful CloisterSt Agostino's Very Peaceful Cloister
St Agostino's Very Peaceful Cloister
This Piazza Is Taken Over At Night with Street Food VendorsThis Piazza Is Taken Over At Night with Street Food Vendors
This Piazza Is Taken Over At Night with Street Food Vendors
a very lively place with plenty of offerings
The Street Food Takes Over At NightThe Street Food Takes Over At Night
The Street Food Takes Over At Night
and it was hard to recognize during the day!
The Theatre in Palermo is the 3rd Largest in EuropeThe Theatre in Palermo is the 3rd Largest in Europe
The Theatre in Palermo is the 3rd Largest in Europe
behind one in Paris and Austria - built in late 19th C.
Sicilians Were Known for Their Painted CartsSicilians Were Known for Their Painted Carts
Sicilians Were Known for Their Painted Carts
Wandering Around We Found the Antique Street,Wandering Around We Found the Antique Street,
Wandering Around We Found the Antique Street,
the Tin Street and the Fabric District!



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