A lovely train journey across mountainous western Sicily to get to our final destination, Palermo. It's very different, life is on the streets rather than indoors, reminds us a bit of Asia.
Went to the star turn - the Palazzo dei Normanni with its amazing Palatine Chapel - floor to ceiling mosaics from the 12th century, the whole place covered with scenes from the bible and various saints.
Then there was a trip around the royal rooms, more stunning mosaics and some large pieces of inlaid furniture. The decorations of the rooms are lovely.
The cathedral has a gothic/moorish exterior but rather plain but pleasing interior. Followed by a wander around the streets and the port. Out of the tourist hotspots it has a very friendly feel, people say buongiorno and ciao even to us.
And then we bought half a roast chicken and enough chips for 4 for the grand sum of 6 euros!
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