Old World Part IX

Our next stop on the trip was Sicily. Our ship pulled into the town of Naxos and began shuttling passengers into town. I had read up on Naxos and decided that this was where I would get a chance to experience the Mediterranean Sea. It was reported to have an excellent section of beach that was well maintained and sported plenty of cafes and opportunities to sample the local adult beverages. Unfortunately it did not live up to its billing.



After getting off of the shuttle boat, we noticed that the area was rather run down and lacked the sparkle that was advertised in the on the Internet. Now the weather had a little to do with it. It was cloudy and threatened rain most of the time we were there. We did get a chance to feel the sea beneath our feet but it was colder than I expected and the beaches were not as pristine as advertised. That is not to say it was like a New Jersey medical spill. I guess I had higher expectations.


We walked down the main street looking in shops, enjoying the beautiful and exotic scenery. Our main objective in visiting Sicily was to enjoy a pizza. We met up with some people in our group and settled on an outside lunch. I was the only one who had bothered to read up on how to read an Italian menu so I helped everyone order their meals (except those who ordered lasagna or spaghetti) and of course which Italian beer goes with pizza. The pizza was good but I will take a deep dish pizza from Chicago any day. All in all, I could pass on going back to the land of the Godfather.



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