a week in Sicily East coast.
Discoveries across Sicily: A Journey Through Trapani, Favignana, Erice, Segesta, and Palermo
Our Sicilian adventure began with sunburns from biking and basking on the beaches of Favignana island. We wandered through the medieval streets of Erice, marveling at the panoramic view of Trapani from above. The Greek temple of Segesta left us awestruck with its grandeur.
In Palermo, the beauty and uniqueness of the church of Santissimo Salvatore moved me to tears. The climax of our trip came when I entered the Cappella Palatina in Palermo’s Royal Palace. The sheer magnificence of the art and sacred atmosphere made my heart race, leaving me on the verge of fainting.
View of Torre di Ligny, Trapani
Artizan paining ceramics
Port of Favignana
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Favignana colors
Streets of Trapani
The stairs in a Palazzo
Favignana
Murales in memory of Giovanni Falcone
Caletta close to Torre di Ligny, Trapani
View from Erice
Erice, Duomo
Me walking in the streets of Trapani
Salt plants in Trapani
Front of a Palazzo
Old Fish Market
Historical Book shop in Trapani
The Temple of Segesta
Seaside, Favignana
Market, Palermo
Palermo, celing of Teatro Massimo
Celing Cappella Palatina, Palermo
Sunset at lungomare in Trapani
Chiesa Santissimo Salvatore, Palermo
Cappella Palatina, Palermo
Front of a palazzo in ruin, Palermo
A Culinary Journey Through Sicily
On the culinary front, I lost track of how many cannolis and ice creams we indulged in. The street food was unforgettable, especially the arancini—rice balls filled with a variety of delicious fillings.
A detour to the village of Dattilo on our way to the temple of Segesta was worth it just to taste the famous cannoli at a local bar. I did exceed my limits when I ordered a pizza loaded with gorgonzola, mascarpone, mozzarella, speck, and pistachios, but it was a delightful indulgence.
The pinnacle of our culinary experiences was dinner at Loggia 66 in Trapani. The elevated flavors of grilled octopus on a hummus salad set the stage, but the true highlight was the trofie pasta with shrimp and pistachios.
Truly unforgettable.
