We are safely moored in Marina Nettuno in Milazzo as last night the sirocco began. Huge thunder and lightning, flooding rain and gale force winds. The weather will be unsettled for 2 or 3 days so we decided to take the train up to Palermo for the day.
It's a 2 hour scenic journey along the north Sicilian coastline – very pretty.
Then into the huge city of Palermo, quite a contrast to the small villages we have been visiting.
But, what a wonderful place! We stayed within the confines of the old town. It is full of the most magnificent buildings.
Opera House, Theatres and a church/ cathedral on every corner.
An incredible mix of people still reflecting the vast and varied history of this place. 
Graffiti Sicilian style
The Theatre Massimus – what a wonderful Opera House. We definitely need to time a visit with an event here.
The Cathedral Di Palermo
And the chords Di SAN Giovanni Di Eremiti
And of course the street markets – the Victoria and Ballaro St – fabulous, diverse, local and fresh.
Tomorrow we are expecting the weather to have cleared and we are sailing for Taormina.
Bye for now
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