I haven't posted in some time although I do check in daily. I may be able to make a trip to Sicily in November and was interested in any advice/suggestions/tips/warnings/etc in preparing for the trip. It has been some time since I've been abroad and the last time to Italy was in 1990 so a lot has changed, including me! The trip will probably be with a tour we have been researching and if so there is a possibility of a free day in Palermo which I believe is about 10 or so miles from Belmonte. I had hoped to visit Belmonte since it was my grandfather's birthplace but that may not be possible--so close yet so far. I'm looking forward to the responses.

Tom

Riccardo knows Sicily quite while so he may be able to offer you some advice. Jim has also traveled there a few times so maybe he can offer some insight too. I haven't been there since 1990 myself so I have no idea of what it's like anymore.

I am so excited for you though - wish I were going too!