8th to 13th May, San Vito, Palermo, Cefalu

Dave and Wendy sailed to the pretty seaside town of San Vito, then on to Palermo to meet Jon for his first trip on Cara Mara. We had been warned that Palermo could be dirty and chaotic but really enjoyed our stay. There are many magnificent churches and other buildings an some great street markets and food stalls. Wendy and I were incredibly fortunate to visit the opera house as the orchestra and choir were practising the finale of Mahler's 2nd symphony, which was just fantastic.

Dolphins coming to play on the way to Palermo, the first we have seen since entering the Med.

one of Palermo's wonderful churches

Some of the churches are covered in these stunning mosaics, now almost 1000 years old.

Palermo cathedral

Palermo opera house, we weren't allowed to photograph the orchestra and choir