If we are going to head for the port in search of sunnier destinations, we need to get back to coast. Sicily is a large island, meaning Palermo is more than a day away. We set off in holiday mode to enjoy the journey.
With its numerous peaks, Sicily has more than a spaghetti forkful of hairpin bends. Such "twisties" and narrow streets cry out for a motorbike, added to which there are so many tracks begging to be explored. We may have to return to Sicily one day, on a bike holiday? (Ooh, that's the second future holiday on the cards and at sometime we would also like to undertake a complete tour of Italy! I suspect the "Future Trip List" maybe endless?)
By early afternoon we reach the town of Cefalu, a pretty place on a lovely stretch of golden, sandy beach. High above the town is a fort. It comes as no surprise that Richard suggests we visit it! First we walk up the layered town, steep streets and stair cases, before reaching the official start of our trek. There are steps until about halfway, then these run out and we climb goat tracks until we reach our goal. It takes 2 hours! He was right though, the views were worth a bit of leg ache!
The beach front carpark allows overnight parking; most convenient! In the evening we walk the pretty bustling, town. Open shops sell tourist trinkets, Christmas ware and designer goods. For some reason, Richard declines buying me an unusual handbag. The reason must be that it was fashioned in the shape of a scooter rather than a motorbike; surely his refusal wasn't its €980 price tag??
In a restaurant overlooking the sea, we enjoy a lovely Sicilian meal which included Swordfish, a local speciality. It was delicious. Being in holiday mode is very easy but is no respecter of budgets!!
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