Salina, the Sweet Life

No sooner did we arrive at this lovely island, than our camera quit on us. So, not only can't I show you how lovely this part of the world is, I don't have an internet connection often enough to describe it to you either. Our little apartment is exactly as pictured and includes 2 terraces and a 180 degree view of the ocean including the islands of Lipari, Stromboli, and Panarea. We keep hoping that Stromboli will pitch a fit and erupt one of the evenings we are here. We are able to see it fulminating, along with it's companion volcano on the mainland, Etna.

So far the food had been fabulous. Both what we've eaten out and what we've hunted, gathered and cooked ourselves. As you may imagine, breakfast on the terrace is a daily highlight. Our first evening here we watched the sun set colour Lipari from our terrace, and then headed to one of the acclaimed restaurants in the tiny town where we are staying (Lingua). We have had fabulous little bony fish, raw 'sea fruits' of various types and forms, lots of fresh lemons, espresso and some sadly mediocre bread (the only slightly sour note on the food front).

Tomorrow we hope to bicyle around the mountain seperating us from the rest of the island. Today we tried to climb it, and were soundly defeated by thorns, reptiles and brambles. Also, after returning to the road the second time we decided that it is really an all day climb, not something to be knocked off in an afternoon. If I could send you a photo, you'd understand...

Our little town is so quiet that at night you can hear everything. The best part of that quiet nature was the first night when we watched a copule fishermen dragging in their nets and listend to them laughing about the time they were having. The worst part is that the neighbour's dog is very bothered by my laughter - every time I burst out laughing that dog starts barking. and barking. and barking.

It's unliely that we'll be posting again before we hit Rome, but don't worry about us, we're having a wonderful time.