Many people have asked us what we did on our trip to Cefalú and each time we answer we struggle find something other to say than "well we ate a lot."
Jim and I are sort of 'foodies'. Every time we travel we want to know what is the best thing to eat in that area and most of our activities involve food. Jim definitely has fun with this as he can eat anything and enjoys trying the 'nasty bits'. So for us our trip to Sicilia was all about the food.
Sicilia is uniquely positioned in the Mediterranean just north of Africa and being kicked by the toe of Italy. Over time the island has been ruled by the Romans, Greeks, Vandals, Normans, Spanish, Byzantines and was once an Islamic state known as the Emirate of Sicily. Sicilia's intriguing history means that it has a unique mix of cultures visible in it's cuisine. From panella to couscous di pesce the north African influence is definitely felt. You can also find the roots of some Italian-American favorites, like caponata and cannoli. It really is a food-lovers destination that is not to be missed.
Other than the food, Cefalú was about R&R. It is a medieval village about a hour by train from Palermo, on the north side of the island. There are lots of little shops, quaint streets to walk up and down, a beach, and lots of great places to hike in the area.
Here's a little snapshot of our trip:
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