We had a fantastic time in Palermo. What an amazing city! It is full of life, history, lovely people and delicious food (and yes, it is OK to have ice cream for breakfast, lunch and dinner).
You cannot get bored in Palermo as no days are the same - we found ourselves wondering into religious festivals, funerals with fireworks, had street food in all the markets, visited the opera, various museums and churches, played with puppets (pupi) and went for a long walk on the beach in Mondello.
It was great to go back to John’s place after a long day out and about. The place is just fantastic – full of character and the view from the kitchen window is breathtaking! We had everything we needed and felt at home immediately. Also, you cannot get more of an authentic experience of the city as it is next door to one of the markets and a 5-10min walk from the city centre.
Prior to our arrival, John sent us an information pack on travel, local shops, restaurants and things to do, which was incredibly helpful and made our stay more enjoyable (it is worth mentioning John’s name when you book tables at the recommended restaurants as you will receive special treatment - we even got a small gift).
Thanks again John for hosting us. A longer stay in Palermo and travelling around Sicily is on our bucket list, so we will be back definitely!