Saturday April 27: With Glenn and Sue, we have visited many of the places that we have already been to and seen. To us, this is neither redundant or boring. We know that embarking on a journey to revisit a cherished destination with new travel companions brings forth a delightful sense of anticipation and rediscovery. As we venture back to a familiar place, we find ourselves captivated by the prospect of sharing its wonders and intricacies with our companions, eager to witness their reactions and create new memories together. And, despite having explored the site before, each return visit offers a fresh perspective and renewed appreciation for its beauty and significance. In the company of loved ones, the journey becomes not just a mere repetition but part of the vibrant quilt of shared experiences and newfound revelations that this three and half month trip has stitched together, reaffirming the timeless magic of travel and the bonds it fosters.
Today was such a trip of rediscovery. In the six days that they have been here, they have not had a good view of Mount Etna. The two opportunities that they did have (their arrival at Catania, and their day-trip to Taormina) were both cloudy days which obscured the view of the volcano. Today was a clear, mostly cloud free day, so we set off for the Mount Etna region. We followed our earlier plan of encircling the volcano in a counter clockwise drive, (when viewed from above). We stopped in Zafferana Etnea, drove well up the volcano to Rifugio Citelli and Etna Nord. We then stopped by Bronte back on the western base of the mountain.
The views were breathtaking and the food, as always, in Sicily, very good.
Returning to Giarratana we tried yet another, highly recommended pizzeria, Puoju re Disi.
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