Day 10 - The Godfather - Palermo, Sicily

We read in our travel guide the history of this magnificent place. Palermo fell first to the Romans, then Arabs , who chose this for their capital. It's so evident the rich history of this powerful city. The city ruins tell the tale of 8th - 15th century palaces and monumental buildings. Today the Sicilians have converted many crumbling yet romantic courtyards into restaurant's and pizzeria's.

The famous Godfather church, the killing scene of Michael's brother in law stands before us, definitely a refresher of the movie is in order when we get back home. It may have been the sister who dies?

The  Godfather church scene

Weaving through the back streets, taking in the local culture sets the perfect place to reflect. From palaces and multiple churches, stopping to watch a local wedding where bride, groom and guests are dressed to the nines. How life has changed. What once would have been a horse and cart as the means of transport, is now replaced with Ferrari's and Maserati's. So weird.

 

It's lunchtime, and we decide on a traditional dish of  spaghetti con vongole with a glass of the local red. Half carafe thanks. Al'dente and delicious we wipe our plates clean. Too full for anything further until we are offered Silician homemade canoli. Are you kidding me? We're walking an average of 18km a day so this should  make it neutral  right?