Had to find somewhere for breakfast on the waterfront & then set off for the bus station to find out how to get to Erice & to buy tickets. This done we tried to find out how to get to Palermo tomorrow on our way to Catania, a difficult exercise. We were told to get a bus from the nearby train station but eventually due to the help of a kindly lady we found the agent for the bus & were told that they run every 2 hours starting at 8am. Moving on we visi...

Got up early at Jane's command to catch the 9.30 bus (Dick’s memory) to Trapani, had breakfast & set off early as Jane thought the bus went at 9.00. You guessed it, Jane was right again!! Caught the bus & in great style we went via an interesting route including the port below Agrigento, Sciacca, Marsala & the Trapani (Birga) airport. The countryside is very beautiful, rolling & occasionally rugged but covered in olive groves & vineyar...