14th September

It's only a few miles across to Favignana, the largest of the Egadi islands. We had planned to anchor in the harbour. A mile out we were intercepted by the marina Rib. We were told there was a festival in town tonight and after some negotiations we decided to take a place on the quayside. Later we went into the town. I had a local Sicilian delicacy. It's an ice cream filled brioche, a gelato hamburger. In the evening fireworks were set off on the far side of the harbour. We then went to the town square where lots of people gathered but not much happened. A marching band briefly appeared. A statue was taken into the church. People milled around. Eventually we went back to bed on the boat.