We left our luxury flat in Agrigento around 9:30 and got on the autostrada toward Syracuse. There are a number of attractions to visit on the way, some of which can be day trips from our Siracusa base, where we will be 5 days. So we will see Caltagirone and Palazzo Acreide:
I talked to our next host, and she will be waiting for us at the flat on the Island of Ortigia (the old part of Siracusa) around 5 this afternoon.
Caltagirone is famous for its ugly ceramics, and its long steps:
It also has numerous baroque buildings, churches and doorways:
I was particularly intrigued by the bank building:
We thought the last pad in Agrigento was deluxe, but this one in Ortigia is even better, in a huge restored 18th century Palace. Just to give you an idea, here is the panoramic view from our balcony:
And, even better, here is the view from our bed:
I talked to our next host, and she will be waiting for us at the flat on the Island of Ortigia (the old part of Siracusa) around 5 this afternoon.
Caltagirone is famous for its ugly ceramics, and its long steps:
which Rachel climbed all the way, as this picture proves(Loud Cheers!):
It also has numerous baroque buildings, churches and doorways:
I was particularly intrigued by the bank building:
We thought the last pad in Agrigento was deluxe, but this one in Ortigia is even better, in a huge restored 18th century Palace. Just to give you an idea, here is the panoramic view from our balcony:
And, even better, here is the view from our bed:
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