"Steps of the Turks" where soldiers of a Turkish invasion climbed onto Sicily a long time ago. This white rock extends some distance along the western coast, which is otherwise quite flat and featureless.
However in the northwest the coast becomes much more dramatic.
We saw this helicopter hauling people up and down behind this cliff. We wondered whether this was practice for rescuing refugees, or perhaps there were actual refugees stranded there. We heard later that a record number of refugees had crossed that day so maybe. In any event it was a sign of the times.
We camped at San Vito Lo a Capo which has wonderful cliffs as a backdrop and a beach.
This area has been heavily influenced by Muslim inhabitants in the past and this is evident in some of the architecture. It is also evident in the food, the local specialty being couscous. This is usually fish couscous, but we found a resturaunt offering "couscous verdure" (vegetable couscous).
It was beautifully presented and in a great position overlooking the beach -at last a very nice beach in Sicily! Where I eat is almost as important to me as what I eat, so I really enjoyed this meal!
Forts for surveillance against invasion from the south are everywhere.
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