Sicily Trip

Back from a wonderful break in Sicily. The weather was perfect, really hot - breakfast outside every morning. Stayed in a lovely hotel right in the centre of the island of Ortigia, part of the city of Siracusa.

The island has a rugged beauty and full of history. We got to see some of the main southern cities and their sights. Took it really easy, our friend, John Pell, took the stress of all the driving - you need to have nerves of steel to drive in the cities. It seemed cheap to eat out and really enjoyed the food.

 

  

Weekend in Cardiff

Had a lovely weekend in Cardiff. Drove down Saturday and had a walk round the Bay and the Assembly building. Then booked into our hotel, the Marriot (excellent), before going to watch Cardiff Blues v Leinster. Not the result I wanted. Then back down to the Bay for a meal.

Sunday, mass at the cathedral and to see the memorial to those who died on the Arandora Star. Peter Collins, an old friend, is Dean at the cathedral so it was wonderful meeting up again.

Then more sight seeing around Cardiff before home and work for school.