Night location: Palermo Mumisode of the day: As we were being driven in a taxi from our accommodation to the port, Mum momentarily forgot that Dad was not at the wheel and shouted, "Don't kill that dog!" She then apologised profusely and covered her mouth with shame. Today was a transit day between the Island of Lipari and Palermo. Boarding the ferry was a challenge as it was completely full and the sea was rough. Initially the crew members did not think it wa...

Night location: Lipari Our love affair with Lipari continues! Beautiful skies and bright sunshine greeted us as we followed our host through the old pedestrian lane ways lined with closely knit coloured buildings that were draped with ancient frescoes and tumbling flowers. We were lead to the Marina Corta that has many local fishing boats bobbing next to the piazza where we enjoyed a simple Italian breakfast of coffee and a pastry. One of the main sites of Li...

Night location: Lipari Mumisode of the day: In an effort to locate the tyre pressure calibration reset, Gemma discovered that not only was the glove box refrigerated, but that it also contained a pair of stockings. Gemma initially thought that this was another disturbing feature of Fiorelli but then Mum exclaimed, "Oh, there they are! I was wondering where they got to!" We woke to a clear blue sky which made our breakfast on the rooftop terrace even more beaut...

Night location: Taormina After an epic transit day involving a drive from Newcastle to Sydney, two planes, a wheel chair, two buggy rides around Doha airport and a transfer bus, David, Gareth and Amber found Gemma in Rome before boarding their final leg to Catania. Mum and Dad had arrived in Sicily a few hours before us and went on a short visit to Syracuse in our new people mover, Fiorelli the 9 seater Fiat! Dad was very animated when explaining the features of...