Dear all
Sometimes the best things are not as far as 10,000 miles from Heathrow. For Easter this year we travelled to Sicily to see what it could offer for a short break. Something we had talked about for quite a few years. Wildlife was somewhat limited, although Adam did get up pretty close and personal with a fox. Very, very tame at the side of the road!
What was the overall impression that we had of Sicily? First the people really are very friendly. Whether it was the hotel staff, the men in the fish market, the taxi or coach drivers or the people running the many restaurants we visited. Secondly, Sicily does not suffer from the over development you see in the South of France. It remains very charming and somewhat low key. Thirdly, the wine, food and gelato are to die for! We both enjoyed all three ... in different quantities!
Volcanos are making the news at the moment and many of our friends have been caught out. Within an hour of Catania it is possible to trek to the top of Europe's most active volcano; Mount Etna. Some of the paths are not that obvious and we had to lead a group along the highest ridge to get the best photographs.
Finally, is Etna worth seeing; absolutely yes. An amazing natural wonder which is just an hour from the finest restaurants in Sicily.
Julie and Adam
Sicily - 9 May 2010
