Just a quick update: After busily exploring Etna from our base on the cliffs in Taormina, mum and I spent three glorious days on Lipari. The island of Lipari itself is amazing, there is a great social scene, the food is great (some of the best roast chicken outside Portugal!) and we continued meeting Sicilians who were more than happy to chat, talk, and chat some more.
Twenty minutes before hopping on the bus to Palermo, I decided to spend the next 2 nights in Palermo. Here I am, and I better go and see if there's a hostel to stay at! Pictures soon!
North of Rome's historical city centre there is Villa Ada, an expansive park which I adore. A perfect spot to enjoy the sun in the summer. There is also an outdoor auditorium: last night I went to a concert with Gina saw Baustelle, a band from Tuscany, which was a great opportunity to fill the music vacuum created when I left London. It was awesome to be back at a concert - especially this one, because the crowd knew the songs so well (even if I didn't!)
Football on the beach; the beach is pebbly and in the background is Stromboli, smoking
Our friendly landlady cooked for us. Mum is convinced she wants to arrange a marriage with her daughter. Let the fight begin!
Got off the bus in Taormina and was asking directions to where mum and I were staying when all of sudden this little fella appears - beers quickly ensued and there will be more to come in Rome or Melbourne!
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