Cefalí¹ is a beautiful resort town hugging the sea, tucked beside an overlooking mountain with ancient ruins. Streets are narrow and buses cannot enter the town. Our tour including the cathedral, the ancient public wash area and the narrow streets. Then we had about an hour of free time to explore and shop.
We walked down to the rocks on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea and stuck on feet in the clear turquoise water. It was quite cool, but with a hot day, many where swimming and sunning on the nearby beached. Wondering around Cefalí¹, we had our first Italian gelato of this trip (tiramisu and hazelnut). Yum! We also bought a bottle of Sicilian white wine, and based on the prices, friendlessness, and beauty of the town, noted that this might be a place to stop back later in the summer.
This was a very enjoyable 3-man tour!
Back in Palermo, we came back to the ship for a late lunch and for catching up on various posts. On shore, we bought a Herald Tribune, and learned that Naples in two weeks into a massive garbage strike, that is supposed to get worse as the only dump in the area is closed for the weekend. We’ve never been to Naples and were planning to spend our Monday call there trying out various famous pizza and gelato places – but are now considering the ferry or hydrofoil to Capri.
Off now to here Frank’s commentary as we sail out of Palermo and toward Valletta, Malta. We are looking forward to another special Wine pairing dinner in the Pinnacle Grill this evening.
One ship note. Where was some discussion on the board whether hot appetizers were on the way out. At least in the Prinsendam they are offered every evening during dinner hour. The bar waiters will also circulate a tray of cold snacks late in the evening. Both a very nice touch.