If I’m being honest, Cefalu was THE reason for my trip to Sicily and it beyond exceeded my expectations. It’s the town where my paternal grandfather’s family is from and while my family might be biased, it’s the most beautiful…

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If I’m being honest, Cefalu was THE reason for my trip to Sicily and it beyond exceeded my expectations. It’s the town where my paternal grandfather’s family is from and while my family might be biased, it’s the most beautiful…


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