Day 11 in Sicily

Can you identify this plant? It is all over Sicily. Yes, you "kings"of the garden, it is an aloevira plant. They are used for decoration and grow wild along the roadway. Other "crops" we have seen are olive groves by the acres, vineyards,(not as abundant as on the mainland), prickly pear cactus plants planted in rows, fields of egg plant, yellow melons, and a vegetable which is a cross between cauliflower and broccoli. We have also seen little white potatoes, small, firm and incredibly sweet pears, plums, and large green grapes. The grapes take some adjustment since they are NOT seedless, in other words, they have not been "hybriidtized". Can we say natural food in Sicily? Maybe the states needs to learn a lesson or two from Sicily. Did you know GMO wheat and soy beans are not allowed in Sicily? No wonder my stomach problems are much less here!

Today was another sunshine filled day and a beautiful bike ride through the countryside and by the coast. We did had an opportunity to visit an old archeology spot with the remains of an impressive Greek temple. Not certain about the historical details because we didn't take the pricey narrated tour but did walk around the massive and impressive structure.

Our evening is at another beautiful agriturismo, with a quaint room and delicious food. There is only one chage we would make in these lovely establishments-an earlier evening meal! After bike riding all day we are ready for bed at 7:00 p.m. but dinner is not served until 8:00p.m.! Thank goodness for internet, otherwise we'd be asleep and miss the wonderful evening "fare"!