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It was said that this cave had mystical powers enabling Dionysius to hear every word whispered by his slaves and prisoners. Had he been standing outside today he would have had little trouble overhearing Mark and I.

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Those Greeks had foresight. Not only did they construct a giant amphitheatre on the outskirts of Siracusa, capable of accommodating five thousand people, but they also built it with Mark's and my accessibility in mind too - well, sort of.

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After a long wander around Altigia K met up with Mark for some breakfast.

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I continue my walk around the outside of the island of Altigia in Siracusa.

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My exploration pays off when I successfully find the sea.

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In Siracusa we stayed on the island of Altigia, and early on our first full day there I set out alone to explore.

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Catania station wasn't exactly rammed with trains or passengers yet somehow proved something of a challenge to use.

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Seated comfortably on one of Sicily's modern, air conditioned regional trains Mark and I reflect on the day's travels from Agrigento on the southwest coast to Palermo in the north, and from there south and east to Catania.

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I enjoy breakfast on the garden terrace whilst fussing Leon the hotel dog.

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We come towards the end of our odyssey through the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.

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