2015-07-15 Yacht Club Del Mediterrano, Palermo to Cefalu, Sicily

The Kayakers are having an early morning race in the calm conditions in the sheltered port
The Kayakers are having an early morning race in the calm conditions in the sheltered port
Don out for a morning ride on the replacement new bike
Don out for a morning ride on the replacement new bike
Our neighbours in the marina
Our neighbours in the marina
On the other side a metallic silver grey boy's motor boat complete with basketball hoop and professional kitchen
On the other side a metallic silver grey boy’s big motor boat, complete with basketball hoop and professional kitchen
A nice send off from the marina staff as we leave the berth
A nice send off from the marina staff as we leave the berth
Heading out of the port the massive cranes loom overhead
Heading out of the port the massive cranes loom overhead
We leave behind the busy industrial port of Palermo
We leave behind the busy industrial port of Palermo
Don and Susie seem to be happy heading off on the boat with us
Don and Susie seem to be happy heading off on the boat with us
We pass the picturesque Capo Zafferano heading east along the north coast from Palermo
We pass the picturesque Capo Zafferano heading east along the north coast from Palermo
Lunch is served!!
Lunch is served!!
Siesta time as we travel !!
Siesta time as we travel !!
After travelling for a few hours we approach the lovely medieval town of Cefalu
After travelling for a few hours we approach the lovely medieval town of Cefalu
It is great to have another couple of keen photographers aboard
It is great to have another couple of keen photographers aboard
The Norman Cathedral built in the 12th Century dominates the vista of Cefalu
The Norman Cathedral built in the 12th Century dominates the vista of Cefalu
A long sandy beach runs along the foreshore by the ancient town
A long sandy beach runs along the foreshore by the ancient town
We dropped anchor in the bay by the old town and it did not take Don long to go for a long swim!
We dropped anchor in the bay by the old town and it did not take Don long to go for a long swim!
The sunset was quite spectacular for our guests tonight
The sunset was quite spectacular for our guests tonight
Susie and Ric
Susie and Ric
Once freshened up and changed after our swim we set off by dinghy into the old town
Once freshened up and changed after our swim we set off by dinghy into the old town
Protected by the seawall this tiny beach lines the medieval wall of the town
Protected by the seawall this tiny beach lines the medieval wall of the town
As we arrived at the stone pier some young visitors to the town were keen to practise their English with us
As we arrived at the stone pier some young visitors to the town were keen to practise their English with us
Their friendly parents were pleased to pose for photos too
Their friendly parents were pleased to pose for photos too
The narrow streets lead to the town centre
The narrow streets lead to the town centre
Dinner tonight at Laconda del Marinaio Ristorante
Dinner tonight at Laconda del Marinaio Ristorante
With the hot and humid weather it was a relief to have dinner in an airconditioned restaurant
With the hot and humid weather, it was a relief to have dinner in an air conditioned restaurant
The menu looks good !!
The menu looks good !!
We share a couple of starter platters with traditional Sicilian food
We share a couple of starter platters with traditional Sicilian food
Susie chose the delicious ravioli
Susie chose the delicious ravioli
Ric enjoyed his steak which was covered in cheese and salad
Ric enjoyed his steak which was covered in cheese and salad
Don and I chose the fish
Don and I chose the fish
Dinner at Laconda del Marinaio Ristorante, Cefalu
Dinner at Laconda del Marinaio Ristorante, Cefalu
A small dessert to share
A small dessert to share
Susie enjoying the creamy lemoncello made in the house
Susie enjoying the creamy lemoncello made in the house
The boys decide to finish the night with a delicious icecream
The boys decide to finish the night with a delicious icecream at Santa Lucia
While strolling around the streets we meet some other visitors to Cefalu
While strolling around the streets we meet some other visitors to Cefalu

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