Western Mediterranean Cruise 9 Nights 11 Days Trip Day 7: Sicily

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Palermo Cathedral

Travel Date: 2023.09.08 – 2023.09.18

Destinations: (Norman) Monreale Cathedral, Porta Nuova, Palermo Cathedral, Ballarò Market, Church of San Cataldo, Primo Canto Gelateria, Massimo Theater

Western Mediterranean Cruise 9 Nights 11 Days Trip Day 7

Palermo

Morning at the port. Arrived in Palermo!

Costa Smeralda

Took a photo in a new place before disembarking..

Palermo

On the way to Monreale Cathedral

Checked the meeting point before heading for the cathedral tour.

Remembered the pizza cart and set off!

Cattedrale di Monreale

Piazza Guglielmo II, 1, 90046 Monreale PA, Italy

Monreale Cathedral

Exterior view of Monreale Cathedral

I tried to take a picture of the statue, but there were so many souvenirs piled up around it

It felt a bit strange..

Monreale Cathedral

At the very front, there was an illustration of Jesus that looked familiar.

It was beautiful with its sparkling gold color.

Palermo

I wanted to buy a magnet souvenir, but they were all too big.

It was hard to choose…

Debating whether to buy from Sicily or from Palermo!

Palermo

I took a picture of the way to the city tour bus because it was so beautiful.

Souvenirs were laid out on every step, and the colorful hues were lovely.

Porta Nuova

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 58, 10121 Torino TO, Italy

Porta Nuova

On the way to the Norman Palace

It’s said to be a commemorative gate built after victory in the war with Tunisia?

Palermo

Palermo Cathedral

Via Vittorio Emanuele, 490, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Palermo Cathedral

Arrived at Palermo Cathedral after a short walk!

I’ve been to so many cathedrals that I’m starting to feel indifferent.

So I didn’t go inside and just took pictures from the outside.

And there were so many people on the street that I almost got annoyed lol?

Palermo

(Bought the red car souvenir for pepper here lol)

Palermo

During our free time, we explored diligently and then had a snack time!

Should I call this the representative snack of Palermo?

It’s arancini, like rice balls, and cannoli for dessert.

The arancini had something like tomato meat sauce inside and were crispy.

They were so delicious, I could have eaten them as a full meal…

They were a bit salty by the time I finished.

And the cannoli were too sweet to eat ㅠ

But the first bite was definitely heavenly… After that, it was a sweetness that felt like it would rot your teeth!

Ballarò Market

Lemon slush and orange juice.

They were really delicious, made with fresh fruit.

Ballarò Market

If you go all the way down the street, you’ll find Ballarò Market.

It’s so old that I don’t know the exact location… lol

There’s a lot to see, which is good.

It was so hot, I wondered if the food was okay…?

Ballarò Market

The tour guide took us to a seafood restaurant in the market!

We ordered fried squid, fried shrimp, and boiled octopus as a basic order.

Although it was salty overall and we couldn’t eat it all ㅠ, it was still delicious.

It was served piping hot right after being fried!!

The boiled octopus was especially plump, so I ate it all lol.

I really wanted some gochujang (red chili paste)… lol

Ballarò Market

This is the mussel stir-fry that a fellow traveler ordered additionally.

She recommended it, saying that if the mussels in Palermo are different, you should definitely try them.

They were indeed plump, but too salty 흑

Ballarò Market

This is a hat that a fellow traveler bought, and she lent it to me for a moment.

She probably gave it to me because she thought I’d be bothered carrying it.

It was really hot, so I was grateful and used it well.

Church of San Cataldo

Piazza Bellini, 1, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Church of San Cataldo

This is a church we briefly passed by on our way back.

The pink dome attached to the roof is impressive.

Reviews say the entrance fee is 2.5 euros and there’s only a small hall inside.

It wasn’t in our itinerary, so we didn’t go, but I don’t think it’s a place you absolutely have to visit even if you have free time.

Palermo

These are photos I took because they had a good vibe on the way back.

I really felt the overseas travel high.

Everything looked stunning, even when just snapped.

Primo Canto Gelateria

Via Maqueda, 215, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Primo Canto Gelateria

This was also on the way back lol.

You can’t leave without having gelato at the market.

The tour guide treated us to ice cream.

I had the pistachio and mango flavors that were recommended.

But I guess nuts aren’t for me.

It was my first time trying pistachio ice cream, and it wasn’t my style.

However, I devoured the mango… It was incredibly hot that day.

Pedro’s Coffee & Food

P.za Castelnuovo, 31, 90141 Palermo PA, Italy

Pedro’s Coffee & Food

We had some time before the meeting time,

so we stopped by to use the restroom (I really had to go lol)

and grab a coffee. My legs were so sore,

so I just walked into any cafe with seats. The latte was incredibly delicious.

Highly recommended for latte lovers visiting Palermo!

(There are two places with the same name, but looking at the sign, that address is correct.)

Teatro Massimo

P.za Giuseppe Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy

Massimo Theater

This was the meeting point, Massimo Theater.

I had to wear something quickly because I didn’t have anything else to wear,

so my poses are a bit lacking in confidence.

My ankles were showing because of my ankle socks, which made me a little shy.

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You can only get a full shot of the cruise from Palermo,

so I took one. This photo was taken by my mom.

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I’ve discovered the fun of swimming late and am now checking in at the pool every day.

Before, I guess my body was tired from adjusting to the time difference.

Later, because it was so fun, or perhaps because I didn’t want to miss out,

I went out no matter how tired I was lol.

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And I’m becoming addicted to gambling.

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Appetizer: Seafood salad and vegan cheesecake.

The salad was refreshing and light, and it was delicious.

The epitome of an appetizer.

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Main 1: Pasta gratin.

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Main 2: Beef roulade and vegan shakshuka.

I ordered shakshuka because I love it (that tomato thing).

But I didn’t properly understand the translated ingredients…

So a completely different shakshuka came out than what I expected lol.

I thought since tomatoes are vegetables, it would be similar… Puhaha.

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Dessert: Sugar-free cake and Madame Shu.

Both of these were delicious.

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On the cruise, there’s actually a different dress code every day.

This day was White Night.

You can still have fun even if you don’t match the dress code.

But if you don’t have white, you’ll stand out too much and have to go change, lol.

And the old man controlling everyone from the center of the stage was hilarious lol.

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At 12 AM, there’s a lottery drawing at the casino.

It was 2 euros per line, I think?

If you match all 5 numbers, you win a whopping 154,000 euros! That’s over 200 million won lol.

4 numbers win 2,000 euros, and 3 numbers win 100 euros.

I played this every day, but I never won… 🥺

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This is the disco night at 1 AM lol.

I stayed up until dawn to watch this…

I just watched it and then went back to my room and passed out.

I did so much on this day that I have so many photos…

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