2015-06-14 Siracusa, Sicily

Gaileo G  and several other large motoryachts have been in Siracusa for a few days
Gaileo G and several other large motoryachts have been in Siracusa for a few days
The Highlander
The Highlander was in the Grand Harbour when we arrived
Lady Britt
 As was the Lady Britt
A trip to the local market
A trip to the local market
Situated by the market is well known cafe Caseificio Borderi, which opens at 4am. People queue up all day for the amazing freshly made sandwiches etc
Situated by the market is well known cafe Caseificio Borderi, which opens at 4am. People queue up all day for the amazing freshly made sandwiches etc
This busy Deli in Piazza Cesare Battisi is also beside the fabulous market
This busy Deli in Piazza Cesare Battisi is also beside the busy market which is open most days
The quantity of delicacies from all over Italy is impressive
The quantity of delicacies at  Fratelli Burgio from all over Italy is quite impressive
A good wine selection and bottled produce made in house are for sale
A good wine selection and bottled produce made in house are also for sale at the Deli
Wine and antipasto platters of cured meats, fish, cheeses and vegetables etc are served to the waiting lunch crowds
Wine and antipasto platters of cured meats, fish, cheeses and vegetables etc are served to the waiting lunch crowds
The seats in the deli and in the piazza are always full so you need to put your name down with the girl at the cash register to get a table
The seats in the Deli and also in the Piazza are always full, so you need to give your name to the girl at the cash register in order to secure a table
We waited 10 minutes to get a table and another 20 minutes to have these amazing platters arrive
We waited 10 minutes to get a table and another 20 minutes to have these amazing platters arrive
Mine host cryovacing some cheeses and produce from the deli for us to take to the boat
Mine host was happy to cryovac some cheeses and produce from the deli for us to take to the boat
A little peak inside this shop with the unusual planter pots
A little peak inside this shop with the unusual planter pots
Eva gets a lift back to her boat with us after doing her shopping
Eva gets a lift back to her boat with us, after doing her shopping
Nice calm conditions in the harbour today
Nice calm conditions in the harbour today
Tangaroa facing east towards Ortigia Island
Tangaroa facing east towards Ortigia Island
John and Eva's boat 'Destiny'
John and Eva’s boat ‘Destiny’
We are invited aboard for drinks tonight
We are invited aboard for drinks tonight
155 Consie and Eva
Consie and Eva
 John and Roland
John and Roland
 Ric and Kiers
Ric and Kiers
The girls infront of the lovely nibbles Eva had prepared this evening
And the girls !!
The crew of Restless of Auckland heading back to their boat
The crew of Restless of Auckland happily heading back to their boat
Thank you to our hosts
Thank you to our hosts John and Eva

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