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There is NO time to blog!

6/15/2014

 

What an incredible trip so far and we just landed in Cannetto on Lipari island this afternoon! Right now, 9:30 pm Italian time, we are sitting on a beach listening to the waves, while drinking Sicilian Red Wine! (The expensive stuff 8 euros!)

Neither Karen nor I really slept on the flight from Toronto to Amsterdam. We caught a few winks of rest here and there but for the most part we had been awake since early Friday morning. I crashed for an hour at her cousin's while Karen continued to be her charming, witty, self for the entire day! We arrived at Catania airport in Sicily, at 10:10 pm, picked up our bags we walked right out into the arrival area. There was no one at Customs to ask us anything or stamp our passports! We have no proof that we actually entered the country and are not sure if they will let us out as easily!

Last night we stayed in Catania at the B & B, in the theme room "Volcano", which took us completely by surprise! (see photo) there was red everywhere, flowing streams of blazing red lined the ceiling and tacky red side lamps cast lava like shadows on the walls. But the best part was that from our balcony we actually saw Mt. Etna spewing bursts of red lava into the air (eat your heart out Britt!!!)

Today we took two trains and a ferry and made it to Lipari. We can't believe the beauty of Lipari Island. We both know once again, that the pictures don't capture the beauty of this country and that no one will believe us anyhow!

Our bungalow in the campground is indescribably adorable! (So I won't describe it here!)

I only said one stupid thing today that I can remember.
Photos will be posted shortly....
Joan
6/15/2014 11:04:35 am

But I WILL believe your stories about how beautiful Lipari is! Maria asked me today, which got me wondering, why my ancestors ever left there in the first place?!

I am also dying to know what the one stupid thing that Deb said today was...?

Can't wait for the pictures.

Joan (the one with Lipari in the genes!!) :)

Britt
6/15/2014 01:05:37 pm

My whole Italy dream!! I hope the lava is still spewing when I arrive :)

Mary
6/15/2014 03:24:45 pm

Britt did a great job. The grrrrrls were in great shape!
Sooo glad Lipari is terrific. How I envy you! Stay safe and have a blast!

Wendy
6/15/2014 04:53:14 pm

I don't know if I a living vicariously through your journey or if I am resentful that I am now going to bed so I can get up for work in the morning. Enjoy it sounds amazing already

Dawner
6/17/2014 08:02:44 am

Tou must tell us all the silly thing you say and do. Especially if they start with "Hey Karen, Watch this......." Great pics! Didn't see the spewing volcano?


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