Oct 29 - Messina

 Oct 29 - Messina

Today we are in Messina, Sicily.

Another sunny day with temps around 21°

We have a bus tour described here…

Step through the "door of Sicily" and explore Messina's magnificent historic highlights. This bustling town has a complex history with roots in Greek mythology. You'll begin your four-hour narrated tour city orientation drive passing major sights & venues of city. You'll motor along northern coast to reach Cape Peloro. Continue through villages of Ganzirri & Faro & small salt water lakes used for growing mussels. After a short stop for photos return to Messina, stopping at Cristo Re to take in the breath-taking city views before heading to the Piazza del Duomo. Once at the Piazza, be sure to see Montorsoli's 16th century and stroll over to the Fontana di Orione in the, toss in a coin and make a wish. Then there's the Cathedral itself. It's façade features three 16th-century entry doors and a 180-foot high bell tower that holds the world's largest astronomical clock. Inside, you can see the spectacular church treasury filled with the centuries worth of the gifts donated as tokens of faith by kings and peasants alike. Among the many spectacular art pieces is a superb golden mantle in honor of the Madonna.

The astronomical clock is an amazing mechanism!  Be sure and click this link to find out more!

A collection of photos from around the city…  

The Mussel Farm

After the tour we were all pretty tired so had a quick bit of lunch before a nap!

French Onion Soup was the popular choice of appetizer!  Barb and Mary had Roast Chicken and I had Salmon.  they had a chocolate extravaganza for dessert and I passed!  ( unbelievable that I would pass up a dessert, but true!)

The show in the Arena was cancelled due to technical problems, so we went back to our cabins for another early night.  I slept from just after 9:00 PM until 3:30 AM when nature called!  After checking the score on the Jays game, and seeing they were ahead 5-1 at the end of the 7th, I was able to go back to sleep feeling hopeful!