🌟 A Girl’s Sicilian Journey - Part 3

🚌 Transportation Guide: Palermo → Agrigento ▸ Bus vs Train Bus🚍: Highly recommended! Departs from Palermo Central Station (Platform 12), 2.5-hour direct ride with steady, punctual drivers! One rest stop (bathroom break possible). Pay by credit card onboard💳. Train🚂: Same duration but more stops, no signal in mountain areas!📵 (Don’t panic—it’s not your phone). For return trips, trains have Chinese ticket machines—validate tickets before boarding! ▸ Local Transport: Temple Valley "Rideshare Economics" Take the bus from the station to the temples (one-way). For return trips, split a cab🚗: At the exit, negotiate with drivers: “5€ per person” (faster than waiting 1hr for the bus!). Walking back (4km)❌—steep hills, not recommended! 🏛️ Valley of the Temples: A 2,500-Year Journey Under the Sun Tickets: Mornings = fewer crowds, but no toilets inside!🚻 (Only one at the entrance café—go beforehand!). Sun protection☀️: Mediterranean sun is brutal. I skipped body sunscreen and roasted in my jacket… Night visit🌙: Next time! Lit-up temples are magical (saving this for round two). ▸ Turkish Steps: Missed it this time (15km west), but heard the white cliffs look like giant whipped cream🍰—reason to return! 🍨 Food Highlight: Home of Pistachio Gelato! 10-min walk from the station: Seafood restaurants + gelato shops everywhere🍦. Must-try: Pistachio gelato (Agrigento is its birthplace!), paired with iced coffee☕️. 💡 Solo Female Travel Tips 1️⃣ Travel light + sunscreen: No shade at the temples—pack a hat, sunglasses, and water. 2️⃣ Bargain for rides: Drivers quote high—hold firm at “5€ per person”. 3️⃣ Night visit safety: If going alone, join a group or buddy up. #SicilySolo #Agrigento #TempleValleyByNight