SICILY, SCOPELLO, DAYTIME, APRIL 24

This morning we boarded the bus for the drive to our next two night destination in Scopello. Along the way we stopped for the usual bladder break and then topped them up with a coffee. 


We set off again and soon stopped for a spectacular view leaving Lillian behind briefly.



After 2 hours we reach our hotel in Scopello, Albergo Pensione Tranchina. It was beautifully appointed and situated in a small village of 25 people. 


We had time to unpack before boarding the bus to take us to the trailhead for this afternoon's hike in the Riserva Dello Zingaro. We started from the northern end of the trail and we were treated to many fine views and the pleasant fragrance of the Broom Bushes along the way. Unfortunately Bobbie & Lillian got left behind at some point and had difficulty finding their way back to the hotel.






Trying to hitch a ride









A spectacular hike along the coastline of 8.82 km.
Location: 91014 Scopello TP, Italy

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  1. Unknown14 June 2017 at 08:37

    Great blog. My wife and I are great fans of Sicily, particularly western sicily (Trapani and Erice area. There for two weeks last fall. Secod time there. Love it. Tuscany? forget it! This is far better. You have had a great trip!

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  2. Unknown14 June 2017 at 08:37

    Great blog. My wife and I are great fans of Sicily, particularly western sicily (Trapani and Erice area. There for two weeks last fall. Secod time there. Love it. Tuscany? forget it! This is far better. You have had a great trip!

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