Last day in Sicily

Today was a difficult, but ultimately rewarding day.

We decided that Palermo was not a city we wanted to spend any time in (especially driving!) and learning that Agrimento - where the "Valley of the Temple of the Gods" is located is only 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours away, Danny volunteered to do the drive.

First, it poured the entire way. Then, Gypsy (our GPS) kept leading us to a closed road (as usual, with no explanation, just a barrier and big red sign). Then, we had trouble finding the entreance in the rain. Here is Susan and the boys fighting their way up the entrance to the Greek temple area.

But the temples were well worth it. Here is what one looked like:

They were really spectacular.

On the way home, the rain slowed, stopped and we were treated to a brilliant double rainbow.

We got into Palermo and were delighted to drop the car off for good at Avis - they can drive it from here! But, Danny is our hero for doing all of the driving on a stick shift and never getting upset. Can't say the same for the rest of us.

This evening, Joshua got his taste of cannoli and gelato, so he is one happy future rabbi.

Tomorrow, we head for the airport and hope the gods of the greek temples, Joshua's personal god and Italia airlines (not necessarily in that order!) smile on us!