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Cruising to Omis and Split

July 2, 2013March 31, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 10 Comments

There is a hedonistic pleasure in cruising.  It starts from the moment one stows one's suitcase away, luxuriating in the freedom of having unpacked for an entire seven nights.  Then there is the comfort of the gentle rocking , like being a child nestled in the arms of a loving parent. "Not everyone enjoys that … Continue reading Cruising to Omis and Split

Getting up close and personal in Palermo

June 16, 2013March 31, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 8 Comments

Franco says there is no such thing as road rage in Sicily. When we arrive in Palermo we realise why.  Lines of cars stalled in traffic blast their horns at each other.  It has no helpful purpose except to vent their frustration without actually hurting anybody. Today we visit a Norman cathedral in Monreale, on … Continue reading Getting up close and personal in Palermo

Temples of Sicily – Selinunte and Segesta

June 16, 2013March 31, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 5 Comments

We saw a minor car accident ahead of the coach today.  Each driver was claiming to the other that they had done nothing wrong.  Bill say someone must have done something right - and that is why they had an accident 🙂 Today is another day dedicated to archeological sites and a long lunch. We … Continue reading Temples of Sicily – Selinunte and Segesta

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