The unappetizing Rende with its Street corner rent boys ( men ) & dumpster diving homeless, boasts the nicest room at the cheapest price. The strictly come dancing fest looks to be continuing today with workshops & lessons.. sooooo tempted.

Just a couple of hours up the road we encounter our Ferry to Sicilia ! robbed of 2 euros by a local chancer who helped us " validate " our ticket.

Next stop Sicilly, a scenic voyage ending in the port town which resembled Leigh Park.

Next stop Ians carefully planned beach stop..Another Google cock up brings us to a cliff walk down to a rocky outcrop.
Maureen found us a much better option on the main prom, we took a seat in the beachside restaurant & eventually our fishy meals arrived. The prawns duelled til the death!

Despite the extra prawn weight, we took a dip in the beautiful clear ocean, tiny polished stones instead of sand .. bliss

Above us the local castle, we spent a little too long enjoying the gentle waves.

Another gruelling 2 hours to our final destination.

Our first view of the Mighty Mt Etna, she breathes smoke !

Our first room The "deluxe" suite did not meet with my exacting approval, I wasn't keen on the non working fridge or hand daubed decoration on our wardrobes or the X rated bathroom pic.
This is room mark 2 a bit more modern  & generic.
Thank you to Miss Hollie for our Prosecco, glasses supplied by the hotel, our anniversary mark 2 as well xxxxx.

Dinner in our hotel, Ian enjoyed his Pizza Etna & his Birra Moretti..He's a bit squiffy after the prosecco & is talking crap as usual.

We are off to chill in our room minus the Xrated paintings.

Goodnight dear reader..til next time xx