First and foremost: The kindness and efficiency of Giovanni (even though he himself was not in Palermo, but kept in touch with me by mail and phone), his mother and sister is much appreciated! And their big apartment, actually a house, in a quiet down-to-earth neighborhood, everything you need in walking distance, plus not far from the beach and the glorious center of Palermo - which I fell in love with the first time I saw it, from the window of the 704 bus which leaves a few steps from the house and brings you either straight to Mondello beach - or in the opposite direction to the - did I say, GLORIOUS? historic center of Palermo: Recommended for everybody, lone travellers who prefer very roomy accomodation (like me). Or families with children and grandparents in tow - big enough for all of them. Thanks Giovanni, Maria and Floriana, for your kindness.
Angelika