On Friday we took the slow train to Marsala on the West coast of Sicily. A lovely little town, with marble streets truly pedestrianized. Sadly, the highly recommended archaeological museum and site were sub-par, mostly 'seen before' and scrub land. On the other hand, the slightly mentioned tapestry museum was 'knock your socks off'. I am susceptible to that sort of thing, but even our friends were amazed at the artistry of the fibre work and the incredible artistry of the tapestries. The much touted main Marsala cathedral was also only 'ok', whereas the 'pergatorio chiesa' was fantastic and just around the corner. Sadly, the slow food restaurant that is a 'must visit' was inexplicably closed and we ate re-heated pasta at a street side venue.
The train ride was a real highlight, rattling through the Sicilian landscape, apart from the major highways, into deserted stations.
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