MALTA TO PYLOS, GREECE
On our way to Pylos in Greece Today is the day that we will start our first 2-day overnighter together. Just the 2 of us! A bit exciting is underestimated, speaking for myself of course ... But ready for it! Some figures first: done 5008 NM in total. Anchor release [...]
LICATA TO MALTA
Back in Licata! After about a month in Holland, we were back at EIGHT. We had to get rid of the stuff in our house which we rented out for 8 months to friends and we also decided to sell the house. So, we had to “ontspullen”. Which means: getting [...]
EASTER CELEBRATIONS IN SICILY
What do we celebrate during Easter? Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter. Days that come back every year. What exactly are we celebrating? White Thursday: the last supper. Christians commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus. During this meal, Christ was betrayed by a kiss from Judas, one of [...]
ROAD TRIP SICILY – PART II
Erice After we briefly visited Trapani, we drove to Erice. I have the feeling that Erice is an underappreciated gem which you really should visit! What a beautiful town. Erice is an unforgettable medieval hilltown. Driving up to Erice is already spectacular. The town has sweeping views of the [...]
ROAD TRIP SICILY – PART 1
Trip info There were a few things left to see as long as we were in Sicily. That was the Western part of Sicily. With Mark and Marijke from Catgreatcircle we planned a 3-day driving trip along the South and West coast up to Palermo: Licata - Sciacca - Campabello [...]
CHARMING RAGUSA
Charming Ragusa History After we visited several other towns and cities in Sicily we went to explore Ragusa. And we were very much impressed! Ragusa is one of the most picturesque towns in Sicily we have visited. The town is separated in 2 parts: Ibla, the older part on its [...]