Messina Sicily Today


Today was another Italian visit – Messina, Sicily with an excursion to Taormina. Taormina is a quaint village about 40 minutes outside of the port city of Messina (which in itself wasn’t really worth visiting, according to our Travel guy). We took a group bus (again) to Taormina and spent 3-4 hours touring around “on our own” – the name of the package, surprisingly, was “Taormina On Your Own”. Go figure.

The buildings and layout were picturesque, to be sure. It seemed like a village that was hundreds of years old, if it weren’t for the Internet Cafes… I was waiting for villagers with torches and pitchforks to storm the castle. We went as far through town as the Greco Theatre (Greek Theatre) and toured that for a while as well. It is fairly high up on the town so we had a great view of the bay and the houses etc. below. The theatre itself was like a miniature forum or colosseum which was also good to look at. It is still in use as well, as Andrea Bocelli performed there a few nights before.

Another day “at sea” tomorrow while we sail for Villefranche, Nice and Monaco. Mare has decided to kill time at the world’s most expensive spa with a pedicure. Me, I’ll probably read a book, eat, read, eat some more, throw money away in the casino and, oh yeah, eat. Cruise ships are basically a big fridge calling out your name, after all.

3 Responses to Messina Sicily Today

  1. mom & dad says:

    Good thing you are getting all that walking in! Gotta burn off those calories ;-)
    We are so glad you are having such a blast.
    love to you both!

  2. ann & jim says:

    Glad you’re having a good time – we know all about the big fridges on cruise ships – we both gained “a bit” – not saying how much – on our Alaska trip – still trying to shed it!
    Jim wants to know what day and time you’re arriving back as he’ll be picking you up :)
    Looking forward to seeing the pictures! Love ya!

  3. Bruce and Janice says:

    We are so happy that you are having a fabulous time! Janice liked the days at sea – time to relax a bit. We miss you and love you!

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