My time back in Palermo extended longer than I had originally planned. Although I’d already seen some of Manifesta 12, the citywide arts festival, I realised there was much more to discover. I was happy to stay on. Not only were the exhibitions noteworthy, but most were housed in old palaces generally closed to the public. It was a fascinating display of the old and new.
And the city was endlessly startling me with memorable sights and its beauty.
A flock of flamingosA juggler honing his skills.Palermo’s shoreA practical use of a basket.The Antonio Pasqualino Internationonal Puppet MuseumEvening in PalermoMondello BeachCapo Gallo, Mondello, Palermo
And then it was time to move on.
I made my way to Brindisi with plans on taking a ferry from there to Corfu,Greece.
Brindisi’s annual festival
But first there were places nearby to explore.
Trulli houses, AlberobelloPolignano a MareViesteTraniTrabucco Di Monte Pucci: a working fishing station with intricate mechanisms and nets. Also a great restaurant for lunch.Matera, an ancient city with a fascinating history and soon to be the European City of Culture in 2019.
And then I took an overnight boat to Corfu, Greece. It was a tough decision to leave Italy.
At port in Brindisi before my evening departure for Corfu, Greece.
