Читать книгу Walking in Sicily онлайн

27 страница из 69

Mobile phones can be extremely useful when travelling around the island, for booking accommodation for instance, however coverage is by no means comprehensive.

Note: many toll-free numbers for information services cannot be called from a mobile.

Public phones are generally easy to find in small towns and villages, either in the main piazza or the at the bar/coffee shop. Coins are rarely accepted these days it’s a good idea to purchase a pre-paid phone card, carta telefonica, available from tobacconists, cafés and paper shops. Note:the corner with the dotted line needs to be removed before the card can be used.

Food and Drink

One legacy of Sicily’s colourful history is the unique combination of ingredients, spices and herbs that have been grafted onto the simple fare of the peasant people. The Arabs are credited with the majority of imports, from couscous to pasta, and from fish preservation techniques to sorbets and confectionery. The fertile land and hard-working inhabitants mean a vast range of fruit and vegetables is grown on Sicily, with a large measure of success.