Author: Janet

This morning, after Rufus had a scamper in the nearby park, we walked up to the newer part of Ragusa. Steps all the way – there must’ve been hundreds. The views of the old town were incredible. You can really

A lovely quiet night next to the sea. Drove along to the next town looking for non existent services, then gave up and turned inland towards a town called Modica. Along the way, a transit van came haring around a

Had a fantastic meal last night …apart from when they bought black squid ink spaghetti with sea urchin for our pasta course – it was meant to be a shrimp 🦐 thing. They were very apologetic – we did try

It rained! ☹️Got ourselves ready to leave just as a car broke down towing a caravan at the entrance to the campsite. Somehow, it was pushed out of the way by many volunteers and Guy negotiated the narrow exit road

Another day at Camp Bramley! More washing this morning, followed by a half an hour on the beach, but it was too hot for Signor Bramley. Rufus was zonked and stayed in the van which is in total shade. We’ve

A washing day today! Well, only got one load done so far but it’s filled three lines. Had half an hour on the beach whilst it was doing – it was quite hot. In the afternoon we went in search

Feels like New Years Day today we are so tired. Our perfect port parking turned into a nightmare. The deserted cafe/hostel behind us seemed to come alive with noise at about 11pm, then about four lads turned up on motorbikes.

That was a very quiet night in the lay-by …no cars on the road, just the sound of birds tweeting. We were on a bit of a tilt though, which couldn’t be rectified with the ramps. Set off inland to

During the night, about 2:30 am, there was much activity to be heard out on the road. Lorries were pulling up, lots of shouting and banging around etc. By morning it seemed like the road had been transformed into city

Well, it’s back to trousers and jumpers and coats today, but we are three quarters of the way up Mount Etna! Drove up late morning looking for a suitable place to park, ready to watch the Giro d’Italia tomorrow. The