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The Port Town of Trapani, Sicily

Posted on May 12, 2018 by graciamc

Trapani is on the northwest tip of Sicily.  It began as a port to serve the hilltop town of Erice. Trapani has been ruled by Romans, Vandals, Ostrogoths, Byzantines, Arabs and, in 1077, was conquered by the Norman, Roger I … Continue reading →

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Castries, Saint Lucia

Posted on November 8, 2015 by graciamc

Castries is the capitol of Saint Lucia.  This sheltered harbor town has few historical buildings due to two devastating fires that swept through it in 1948 and 1951.   Our bus tour gave us a quick drive past the Basilica … Continue reading →

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