Segesta stop and on to Trapani

This morning we packed to leave and did one last walk along Selinunte's beach road. This morning there were more fish than men at the local fish market. Our drive to the Segesta archaeological park was short and simple for a change!! It was certainly worth visiting. A bus took us up to the agora and we saw a great amphitheatre. Then a long walk down to see the original tempio (temple) which is also in remarkable condition. The views of it from a distance were quite mesmerizing and it did not disappoint up close. The drive into Trapani was a bit more challenging and we are now in the biggest town so far. Working out the parking was also tricky but we did manage to check in and go out for a nice but rather costly lunch. Today is Italian Republic Day and good to be here. My burrata lunch was very appropriately coloured.Read more