THE LAST FLING-SAMBUCA AND SELINUNTE
Thursday was an active day. We had wind, clouds, and threatening rain, so we scrapped Erice/Segesta plans again and stayed closer to home. I did not remember that Jessica had missed seeing the Greek temples at Selinunte the first time they were in Sicily, so that nearby destination seemed a fitting ending for this trip. I am glad we decided this because it meant several hours less in the car. And in the end, John and Jess liked the Agrigento ruins but I think they preferred these.
But first, since Steve and I like it so much, we went to the nearby little hill town of Sambuca di Sicilia, and we walked through the art galleries, museums and theatres there. The town seems so proud of its treasures, and we meet the same kind people over and over again. After seeing the Greek vases and artifacts from nearby archaeological digs, of course we regretted not seeing the Agrigento museum this trip. Ah, well, next time.
Next we had a final seafood lunch at Baffos Castle outside of Marinella, and Jess liked the knights in armour there. Then they wore themselves out scrambling over the ruins at Selinunte. I did a lot of watching of the activity. Last minute wine and souvenir shopping was next, and John took a farewell swim in spectacular Sirocco waves while Jess sipped green tea and downed vitamin C to help out her cold. Yes, Steve and I both have sniffles this morning.
We had our last pizza with the kids and warned them that pizza in Rome just does not compare. And its now official. Last nights Scopa game saw the girls beat the guys 4 out of 4. I won two nights, Jess two. Steve got John some Scopa cards so he can practice more for next time.
I had read that there was a strike scheduled for Friday morning, so we worried and made phone calls and plans and tried to figure out what to do. It turns out that it was a teachers strike this time! But just to be safe, by 4 AM we were all up ready and out of the house. The picture of Jess and I is at the Palermo airport at approximately 5:30 AM where their Windjet plane flew them to Rome. All is well-they called from the hostel they are staying at. I hope the rest of their trip is as fun and eventful as their stay here!
But first, since Steve and I like it so much, we went to the nearby little hill town of Sambuca di Sicilia, and we walked through the art galleries, museums and theatres there. The town seems so proud of its treasures, and we meet the same kind people over and over again. After seeing the Greek vases and artifacts from nearby archaeological digs, of course we regretted not seeing the Agrigento museum this trip. Ah, well, next time.
Next we had a final seafood lunch at Baffos Castle outside of Marinella, and Jess liked the knights in armour there. Then they wore themselves out scrambling over the ruins at Selinunte. I did a lot of watching of the activity. Last minute wine and souvenir shopping was next, and John took a farewell swim in spectacular Sirocco waves while Jess sipped green tea and downed vitamin C to help out her cold. Yes, Steve and I both have sniffles this morning.
We had our last pizza with the kids and warned them that pizza in Rome just does not compare. And its now official. Last nights Scopa game saw the girls beat the guys 4 out of 4. I won two nights, Jess two. Steve got John some Scopa cards so he can practice more for next time.
I had read that there was a strike scheduled for Friday morning, so we worried and made phone calls and plans and tried to figure out what to do. It turns out that it was a teachers strike this time! But just to be safe, by 4 AM we were all up ready and out of the house. The picture of Jess and I is at the Palermo airport at approximately 5:30 AM where their Windjet plane flew them to Rome. All is well-they called from the hostel they are staying at. I hope the rest of their trip is as fun and eventful as their stay here!
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