We had a wonderful three days in Petralia Soprana and Giovanna, our hostess, contributed so much to making it so. From meeting us at the bus stop in the rain and mist, to providing the delicious and very substantial breakfasts typical of the area, which we enjoyed in the lovely little courtyard, and to arranging our ride with Damiano to Cefalu, she was always willing to help. We had many interesting chats about life in Petralia, present and past. Our room at Cas’Antica was extremely comfortable and filled with Giovanni’s personal touches. We were very fortunate to be in Petralia for the feast of Saints Damian and Cosmas with its procession of the statues around the village, accompanied by a brass band. Although we arrived and left in the rain and mist, we had a day of brilliant sunshine to enjoy walking through the little streets of a very old mountain village and to enjoy the expansive views across the Madonie and as far as Etna. Barbara and John