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Forum: Europe
Feb 14th, 2024, 05:25 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Dario drove a big comfy new van. My partner...

Dario drove a big comfy new van. My partner could barely walk when we hired Dario, bad back and needed hip replacement. We had no problem at all with Dario or his van. He is a really lovely guy. ...
Forum: Europe
Aug 28th, 2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Included are names of private drivers we used in...

Included are names of private drivers we used in Sicily last May (2023), for recent poster who asked for names in Sicily...
Forum: Europe
Jun 21st, 2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

SD: HI!! How about posting your itinerary...

SD: HI!!

How about posting your itinerary here so we can comment.. I know you are set on Agrigento but with limited time (and that's just me), I would rather have a day in a city than in the...
Forum: Europe
Jun 21st, 2023, 06:27 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Well, after all that talk about food, I've...

Well, after all that talk about food, I've received my penalty: I am now carrying (according to scale at md office yesterday) an extra 10 pounds on my fairly short frame. Not the kind of...
Forum: Europe
Jun 2nd, 2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Thanks so much!! I am trying to finish up the...

Thanks so much!! I am trying to finish up the report on that "other" site, but having trouble posting, and now distracted by these new reports on Sardinia! Italy has so much to offer..how to decide?
Forum: Europe
May 30th, 2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

You are all so wonderful in your comments to me....

You are all so wonderful in your comments to me. I am so sorry about all the typos... Truth is that this trip was magical in ways that others were not. Could it be the understanding that time is...
Forum: Europe
May 29th, 2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Ciao to all you amici following along this, now...

Ciao to all you amici following along this, now sadly coming to a close, report. We got home late-ish (but one hour early) Friday night to JFK and I have been pretty much holed up in bed with book...
Forum: Europe
May 28th, 2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

I am hone mow in NY, vo\th of did very well and...

I am hone mow in NY, vo\th of did very well and if I hdad to pick one, Imight say that this one to Sicily was the Best trip of all!!

Ner never did I have so many moments of almost being closet...
Forum: Europe
May 24th, 2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

So....yesterday morning (wait, is that the...

So....yesterday morning (wait, is that the opening of a song I should know?) I once again had tears flowing as we said goodbye to Salina and to our new friends at the PRINCIPE DI SALINA. Never mind...
Forum: Europe
May 22nd, 2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

SD, thanks! Today the sun finally came out and we...

SD, thanks! Today the sun finally came out and we are now in dream place, sitting around the infinity pool (too cold for me to swim) overlooking the sea...oh, boy, for once in my life I am sitting in...
Forum: Europe
May 22nd, 2023, 03:31 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

So here is small update. We had originally booked...

So here is small update. We had originally booked 6 nights here at IL PRINCIPE DI SALINA close to the "hamlet' of Malfa, overlooking the sea. After one nights, I decided to extend our stay by one...
Forum: Europe
May 21st, 2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Barbrn: Yes, travel is grand! I fall is love with...

Barbrn: Yes, travel is grand! I fall is love with almost everyplace I visit...some are passing crushes and others stay with me...


Not sure I mentioned that we are loving Salina so much that we...
Forum: Europe
May 20th, 2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Thanks, SD! We extended our stay here, by one...

Thanks, SD! We extended our stay here, by one night so we now have 2 more nights here before hopefullly, taking ferry back to Milazzo. Weather has been really poor the entire time we have been here...
Forum: Europe
May 20th, 2023, 06:10 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

SD, As I had mentioned earlier, prices for...

SD, As I had mentioned earlier, prices for transfers vary quite a bit. We found the best price from Milazzo Porto to the hotel in Taormina to be offered by the PRINCIPE DI SALINA, in Malfa town on...
Forum: Europe
May 19th, 2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Just a small update. We've now spent 4 nights on...

Just a small update. We've now spent 4 nights on Salina, just up the hill from the "town" of Marfa. It is a pretty walk downhill to the town center "everyone knows this as( "near the pink church.
...
Forum: Europe
May 18th, 2023, 07:09 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Elizabeth I am SO Happy that you are in touch...

Elizabeth I am SO Happy that you are in touch here. Your trip reports were so many times a blueprint for my own trips!

It's getting a little scary and I of the wonder how many more trips I can...
Forum: Europe
May 17th, 2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

You know I adore you, SD!!

You know I adore you, SD!!
Forum: Europe
May 16th, 2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

I'm so glad you are stlll reading..this is...

I'm so glad you are stlll reading..this is helping me with my personal loss and also lets me relive the sheer wonder of this trip. I just wrote a little more on the thread about travellling seniors...
Forum: Europe
May 16th, 2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Leely, holy smokes! That food sure looks...

Leely, holy smokes! That food sure looks fantastic!

So, just small update....we were collected by driver at Catania hotel (fantastic hotel: PALAZZO MARLETTA) and driven to Milazzo. All throughout...
Forum: Europe
May 15th, 2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

IAN..Agree! To add to frustration, weather has...

IAN..Agree! To add to frustration, weather has been kind of disappointing...mostly cloudy with alternate drizzle. But not cold.

OF COURSE, I left my new very nice $15USD white (costco--big US...
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2023, 10:54 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

I re-read this and noted that I had forgotten to...

I re-read this and noted that I had forgotten to include the contact info for DARIO CAFISO; he drives a roomy Mercedes van (supplied with treats and water!) and enhanced our visit in so many ways. I...
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Ok, short update. We had a full day touring with...

Ok, short update. We had a full day touring with DARIO from Ibla, as I mentioned.

Following day was our last in Ibla. A Saturday.

Did I mention that we have not seen the sun since 3...
Forum: Europe
May 13th, 2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

Ann, that is hysterical! Next time I am in...

Ann, that is hysterical! Next time I am in Nebraska, remind me not to be surprised when I am stopped by a pair of Burundians who are toting beach towels and a picnic basket and feverishly consulting...
Forum: Europe
May 11th, 2023, 07:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

HI!! So glad you are enjoying. Today I explored...

HI!! So glad you are enjoying. Today I explored the "centro" of Ragusa, above Ibla....let me tell you, SD...it took me ONE HOUR-plus to get there!


Everyone I asked was a little unsure about how...
Forum: Europe
May 11th, 2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,131
Posted By ekscrunchy

We are now in Ragusa Ibla, for the first of 4...

We are now in Ragusa Ibla, for the first of 4 mornings at SABBRINIRICA B&B. I HIGHLY recommend this small hotel! However, after less than 24 hours here, I can see that Ibla is NOT the best place...
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