by ronmitchelladventure | Feb 4, 2024 | Europe, Italy, Sicily
We must cram in more activities before our time in Sicily ends. Start with a no-brainer, a final visit to the local fish market. I opt for squid rather than octopus. Gently pull off the little fella’s slimy head, save the savored tentacles, skin the body, and then cut...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jan 28, 2024 | Europe, Italy, Sicily
Time to rent a car and go hike Mt. Etna. Need to pull ourselves away from this comfortable room with a view and at least do reconnaissance. Driving in Sicily will freak you out at first with all the unwritten rules of disregarding street lines, red lights, and stop...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jan 15, 2024 | Europe, Italy, Sicily
After a sleepless night of continuous New Year’s fireworks, we took a seven-hour fast train from Naples to Catania, Sicily. Did not bring any food. Oops. No food is available on this train, except for a snack vending machine. It will not hurt us to “fast” a bit...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jan 1, 2024 | Europe, Italy
“You geta outa right here.” Our taxi driver from the airport stops. “Canna drive no more too many people.” He points to the general direction of our hotel. We trudge and twist through jubilant crowds that cram the streets and alleys of Naples on Christmas evening. Di...
