(1) A view over rooftops in Petralia Soprana (Day 1) | ![]() |
(2) The church of Santa Maria which is at the highest point in Petralia). | ![]() |
(3) The 14th century cathedral church from the Piazza Duomo. | ![]() |
(4) The roman built stone bridge 'Ponte di San Brancato' as we leave Petralia for good (Day 2). | ![]() |
(5) Spectacular geology with the distinctive light rocks of the Rocca di Sant' Otiero. | ![]() |
(6) Heading uphill towards the ridge at Portella de Mele. | ![]() |
(7) A closer encounter with the rock in my photo 5. | ![]() |
(8) A view of the bare sand coloured mountain Monte Ferro (1906m) taken from my Hotel Pomieri room (Day 2). | ![]() |
(9) Road viaducts with the hotel at centre right near the middle bend (Day 3). | ![]() |
(10) Looking at the northern side of the spectacular Vallone degli Angeli, a circular walk. | ![]() |
(11) Another view looking west down the valley. | ![]() |
(12) A limestone crag overlooking the dry valley. | ![]() |
(13) Now on the north side of the valley where the track is wider. | ![]() |
(14) Pizzo Canna (1429m) looking north as we head back towards Pomieri. | ![]() |
(15) Monte Daino (1786m) which we passed twice on the walk (Day 3). | ![]() |
(16) Crossing a valley east of Ferro as we begin the longest walk (12 miles) (Day 4). | ![]() |
(17) Our first view of the town of Castelbuono as we head through pretty national park scenery. | ![]() |
(18) The iron cross at the peak of Cozzo Luminario at 1512 metres. | ![]() |
(19) There are a few old and massive trees in this area - this oak tree is 800 years old. | ![]() |
(20) Approaching the pretty town of Castelbuono from the south (Day 5). | ![]() |
(21) The Ventimiglia castle which dominates the town. | ![]() |
(22) The impressive double road bridge which carries the autostrada from the east into Cefalu. | ![]() |
(23) A cloud formation over Santa Anastasia, the last hotel on the route. | ![]() |
(24) A view of Cefalu from the huge rock (La Rocca) which dominates the town (Day 6). |
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(25) The author as he stands triumphantly (and pondering a cold beer down in the town) at the walls of the Byzantine castle on La Rocca. | ![]() |
(26) The cathedral (Byzantine, Arab and Norman influences) on the Piazza Margherita (piazza not pizza). | ![]() |
(27) Maybe a scene from 'Inspector Montalbano' with the sea (Mar Tirreno) marking the end of our epic journey (Day 6). | ![]() |