Salt Flats near Trapani
Friday, May 12
The salt flats near Trapani have been worked for hundreds of years. There are still windmills constructed by the Spanish in the 16th century. One is for grinding the salt and the two by the water are used to power the flow of water. The salt is still harvested by hand, with the finest top layer especially valued, called flor de sel.
Even earlier, the Phoenicians lived on the island in the lagoon until they were driven off by the Greeks. We took a boat out there to see the artifacts they left and had a lovely lunch.
Back in Trapani, we had gelato, pizza and (for Carol) pasta with tiny whole squid.