<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sailing Helios Crew - Substack: Reels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small extracts of life onboard Helios taken from our YouTube Videos]]></description><link>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/s/reels</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tRot!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa5be98ec-5f73-4ef4-98c8-a7b2ac270372_500x500.png</url><title>Sailing Helios Crew - Substack: Reels</title><link>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/s/reels</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:36:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://crew.sailinghelios.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Sailing Helios]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[sailinghelioscrew@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[sailinghelioscrew@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Sailing Helios]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Sailing Helios]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[sailinghelioscrew@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[sailinghelioscrew@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Sailing Helios]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[We love Sicily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visit to Palermo]]></description><link>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/we-love-sicily</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/we-love-sicily</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sailing Helios]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:41:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167452768/582b32c1433d28e8992c7e72812a2967.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We stepped off the boat and onto a train to visit the <strong>capital of Sicily &#8211; Palermo</strong>. What a city! It&#8217;s grand, gritty, and absolutely full of life. From its historic palaces and crumbling facades to the vibrant markets and tucked-away piazzas, Palermo is a place that feels both ancient and alive.</p><p>Yes, it&#8217;s busy with tourists &#8212; but with good reason. Around every corner we found something unexpected: a hidden chapel, a quiet courtyard, or a bakery scent that pulled us off course.</p><p>It&#8217;s a city of contrasts, and one we&#8217;re so glad we took the time to explore.<br>Back to the boat now &#8212; with tired feet and full hearts.</p><p>More soon,<br>&#8212; Jude &amp; Richard</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/we-love-sicily/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/we-love-sicily/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>