The ride begins! As we pedal through Mondella in the early morning we witness sites of a Sicilian city just beginning it's day: fruit stands opening boxes and revealing their wares, old men with wine "bellies" arguing politics at the local bar serving the daily hot espresso, cars slinging yesterday's garbage bags onto overflowing garbage bins, fishing boats " setting sail" hoping to return with today's catch for the local restaurants.
From the city we head south following our detailed instructions and enjoy the scenery of the Mediterranean while riding along the coast. The day is sunny and warm, averaging upper 80's. Thankfully we are well supplied with water and food because most of the day is spent away from towns, out in the countryside. We travel up and down hills and over some rough terrain but find joy in it all. Communing with God and his creation on a bike is a real delight! My camera snaps photos of sheep being herded right next to us as we ride, an old castle perched high on a hill, and a fishing village at dusk, which is our final destination. After 50 miles we are tired, take a nap, then head into town to feast on the local "catch of the day".
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