After traveling east from Agrigento alongside miles of hot houses, we arrived at the coastal city of Siracusa founded by Greeks around 734 BC. It has a population of less than 200,000. It was home to Plato and Pythagoras, and the birthplace of Archimedes. We visited the Neapolis Archaelogical Park containing a Greek Theatre (ca 470 BC) and a Roman Amphitheatre (3rd century AD). The park also includes a large quarry from which limestone was removed to build the theatres as well as much of the city. The quarry was dug by slaves, most of whom died on the job. The distinctive shape of the caverns is due to the slaves starting at the top, working down and widening the space as they descended. Day 1 also found us visiting the estate of Pupillo, renowned for reviving Moscato di Siracusa. Our hotel, Ortea Palace, was located on Ortigia Island connected to the city by a bridge. Unfortunately, I could not participate the second day of our stay in Siracusa due minor injuries incurred in a fall.