{"id":1896,"date":"2020-02-05T10:16:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T15:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel.woodring.us\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2022-07-11T16:35:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T20:35:26","slug":"rough-seas-in-sicily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel.woodring.us\/wordpress\/2020\/02\/05\/rough-seas-in-sicily\/","title":{"rendered":"Rough Seas in Sicily!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 35-minute Ryanair flight from Malta’s slick airport brought us to Sicily a couple of days ago. We’ve always loved visiting Ortygia<\/strong> and we’re so happy to return for a few days.<\/p>\n

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Yesterday it was nearly 70 degrees and we walked along the coast in short-sleeved shirts. We learned about a hiking trail on a former railroad track that’s now been converted for walking and enjoyed the warm weather and great views.<\/p>\n

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Today, the seas are rough and roaring – the temps will be in the 40-degree range overnight. This is a view of the sea from our window – Albergo Domus Mariae<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Since our arrival, we’ve been making the rounds visiting our favorite places – the morning market where we can find lovely fruits and veggies;<\/p>\n

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…and, our all-time favorite sandwich shop Caseficio Borderi<\/strong>. Below is a photo of the expert sandwich maker – he customizes each order and starts by slicing a soft baguette. He tops the bread with house-made cheeses, roasted veggies, and salami if you like. The sandwich is dressed with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice plus a splash of honey and olive oil.<\/p>\n

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It’s totally delicious and large enough for two. A deal at \u20ac<\/span>7.00!<\/p>\n

We’d forgotten how much we love the bold, red Sicilian wines!<\/p>\n

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Ortygia is a place to wander and off-season its very quiet. Each open doorway or curving alleyway is fascinating.<\/p>\n

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Even the typically crowded city center was quiet last night after dinner.<\/p>\n

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Ortygia has many wonderful restaurants though many are closed this time of year. The hotel staff recommended this one – a Putia <\/strong>Delle Cose Buone – so good that we gobbled our food before we took a photo – very wonderful pasta dishes, fish, and Larry’s favorite – roast duck!<\/p>\n

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We walk by the Fountain of the Goddess Diana<\/strong> on our way back from dinner.<\/p>\n

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A visit to Bellomo Palace Regional Gallery <\/strong>was just the right thing on this somewhat stormy weather day. This 15th-Century illuminated Book of Prayers is a work of art.<\/p>\n

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So, we’ll savor another couple of days in Sicily before we make our way home!<\/p>\n

Ciao!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A 35-minute Ryanair flight from Malta’s slick airport brought us to Sicily a couple of days ago. We’ve always loved visiting Ortygia and we’re so happy to return for a few days. Yesterday it was nearly 70 degrees and we walked along the coast in short-sleeved shirts. We learned about a hiking trail on a … <\/p>\n

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