Segesta and Palermo

We were picked up and taken to Segesta - the ruins of an ancient settlement that goes back BC. It has been built and rebuilt following wars and two main parts remain standing - a Doric temple and a Theatre. This is a live archeological site and more is being found about its history. Then off to Palermo. Had lunch under an enormous Moreton Bay Fig (??) which was introduced from Australia in 1845. Then off to the Palazzo Abatellis, a palace housing an art museum with woodwork and Renaissance art, most around 15thC. A couple of the pieces were discovered at flea markets and saved. It was really well set out in a great building - well worth the effort. Then Ian packed his bag and headed out to the airport for the start of his journey home. Anne and i headed off to the contemporary art museum which, compared to the one earlier was a bit if a dissapointment. Then we went for a look at the old town of Palermo. Found a man playing a harp in one of the Piazza’s - just beautiful, and there were a couple of weddings groups having their photos. Had dinner people watching with a glass of wine in hand - a very pleasant way to end our time in Sicily.Read more