Ray and Anna Blog

Thursday, June 8, 2017 A word on yesterday: In Italy, a beach is prime real estate! There is plenty of room on this one, but if you are staying for a...

Thursday, June 8, 2017 + Friday, June 9, 2017 In just over an hour, we stepped back in Medieval times! Erice is located on top of  Mount Erice, about 750 metres...

Saturday, June 10, 2017 We did linger to say goodbye to Erice, and decided to have lunch in town before starting our descend. I haven’t talked a lot about the weather...

Sunday, June 11, 2017 There is a “salt trail” between Trapani and Marsala. In this area, salt is an integral part of the land and a very valuable resource. Picturesque windmills...

Monday, June 12, 2017 Marsala is definitely a lovely town. It is fairly clean (despite some dog owners who do not believe in picking up after their pet) and we could...

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Sicily wine making by the Florio family goes back to 1833. Through time and financial hardship, the family business was sold to the Duca di Salaparuta group,...

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 There two museums in Marsala that are a must-see. First stop: Museo degli Arazzi (Tapestry Museum). A 4 euros entry fee gives you access to a series...

Thursday, June 15, 2017 + Friday, June 16, 2017 After we parked the car in the designated private space, we knew the remainder of our trip would be limited to bus...

Saturday, June 17, 2017 + Sunday, June 18, 2017 There is a lot to see in Palermo. You might have to pick and choose, but you cannot leave the city without...