Ancient history, gorgeous blue seas, active volcanoes, terrific food — what’s not to like? We spent a glorious two weeks sailing the Tyrrhenian Sea visiting six of the Aeolian Islands of Sicily on our 50′ Beneteau sailboat, which we rented ‘bareboat’ (Bob the captain, and the five of us the crew). Since we loved it so much, there was no thoughts of mutiny! Diana got a kick out of visiting “her” ancient Temple of Diana on Sicily, and Bob got a kick out of climbing an ancient inactive volcano on Vulcano Island for starters. … take a look at Bob’s video below of this exciting adventure! (Check out more sailing adventures.)
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Beautiful mosaics
Beautiful ornamentation in marble
Monreal, Palermo
Yes, they are real. The burial method of choice for a time.
Palace of the Normans
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Outdoor nightlife is lively
At Erice, a lovely hilltop town. Castle is a 12th century Normal castle.
Built around 430 BC on a beautiful hill in the countryside
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Captain Bob and crew
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On the way to Panarea
Panarea – only electric vehicles allowed.
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In the volcanic, sulphuric, cure-everything mud bath on Vulcano Island with my new English friend
Bob climbed this!
Bob describes it as a moonscape with an incredible view.
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This friendly cat jumped up into my lap!
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On the way up to the castle
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Visiting my temple.
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