Mediterranean Escape 2016: Cefalu by day 02-15-2016

We spent the day exploring Cefalu. We toured Roger Norman's church, the Cloister next door, walked the city streets, watched the fisherman repair their fishing nets,and walked along the shore. Our pedometer showed almost 13,000 steps and we are not finished yet. We have adapted well to the Sicilian custom of taking a siesta in the afternoon.
This day in age, instant communication using our smart phones are just taken for granted. I just wanted to share a story with you that happened to Mary and Terry before we arrived to join them.
When you are traveling in a country, not your own, where you cannot read nor understand the language, the simplest task can be daunting. Mary went to a rest room next to the breakfast room and Terry went to their room. When Terry got to the room, he received a text from Mary. She was trapped in the bathroom and could not get out. This was followed by another text," HELP!!!!". Terry ran downstairs to rescue his wife. Needless to say, this problem was resolved. When Terry told me what had happened, I felt this story should be shared. Mary's message to Terry is posted in the pictures.
We also toured the Cloisters, a structure built in the year 1100. Only half of it exists today. The other half was damaged in 1943 by the departing Germans and the most damage by the departing Italians, as they were leaving in advance of General Patton and his troops. Awaiting Terry's call now. Another Italian supper tonight and tomorrow we go to Erise and Trapani.
There is a common theme in our exploration of Sicily...dining. We are continually searching for Italian restaurants to dine. I must say we have been very successful in this endeavor.