Cini & Pero - Case Vacanze
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Arrivederci al Prossimo Viaggio
We were up by 8, finished packing, had breakfast on our balcony, then said good-bye to Diana and her B&B. We managed the ten minute trudge to the ferry stop (my luggage wheels really don't have much left in them!) and we were on the hydrofoil ferry at 9:15. We found the bus stop for the Milazzo train station, and made some friends on the bus … a mother and daughter from Holland, and a couple from Australia who we recognized from ...
Hanging with the Mafia!
... main Etna craters as volcanic activity is high due to it being the most lively volcano in Europe. The temperature on top was pretty bloody cold and we put our jackets on to get out of the wind. The view from the top was fantastic, Etna was venting away and where you walked you could find small holes which had steam coming out of them – nice to warm your hands in!
After a few photos we decided to head back down and after another hour of walking were back at the ...
Another Day, Another Sicily
... bit of alcohol at lunch.
Upon arrival back at Silver Spirit, there was time to toss in a load of laundry before heading up to the Panorama Lounge for our now traditional 4:45 Team Trivia completion where we improved our position from earlier matches to place second. Our team consists of Joe, the English professor; Bob, the retired HMO creator; John and Irene, a wonderful British couple from Windsor, England and the two of us.
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Palermo and Monreale
... Piazza Verdi dominated by the Teatro Massimo, Palermo's premiere opera venue, though the allure is somewhat diminished by the stench of drains surrounding the tacky souvenir tables.
More time could have been spent investigating the city's chapels, piazzas and gardens but we're happy with our itinerary and bloated by bread and pasta. Sicily's east will remain for a future visit.
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Back in Cefalù
... eggs and potent local cheeses. Sadly Monday is Maria's day off from cooking so we miss a third night of delights. A local pizza with the last of our wine with Maria is still a pleasure though. I encourage Maria to write a book of her move to the country, her simple, delicious recipes and rationale for sourcing local, seasonal produce. May happen.
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