Yesterday it was time to leave Sicily and roll into Calabria, the Italian region down at the "tip of the toe". We liked the east coast of Sicily the most and therefore it was almost a bit sad to leave this part of the island. But of course we want to move on!
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We rolled through narrow streets on the outskirts of Taormina (how many times have we driven through narrow alleys with our big car!?) and saw a luxury yacht with a special interior detail, before it was time to take the ferry from Sicily.
Ferry from Messina
We took a ferry from Messina in Sicily to Saint Giovanni in Calabria, in southern Italy. The ferry takes about 30 minutes and costs 55 euros for two adults and a motorhome. What about Calabria? We started by taking the motorway upwards and went through tunnel after tunnel through the mountains ...
When we finally arrived in the city Tropea we were surprised - Wow, can it be this beautiful in Calabria? Of course, we will report more from this place soon.
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Rantamor on the retina says:
Well, there wasn't much room for a large motorhome, just fold in the mirrors and sneak on.
And you visit one beautiful place after another.
It will be interesting to see what happens next.
It's good to have a map to make it easier to see where you are.
Tjingelingen from Rantamor.
10 August 2015 - 8:58
Ebba K says:
Great trip!
10 August 2015 - 9:27
admin says:
Rantamor, we have to "crawl" with the campervan in narrow alleys... Many people like the maps, so I will try to post them more often! 😉
10 August 2015 - 10:05
Ama de casa says:
Oooo... Narrow alleys... I don't like them even with an ordinary car. Otherwise they are nice. Yes, when you walk, that is 🙂
10 August 2015 - 10:08
FANTASYDINING-A blog about themed restaurants and travel says:
We have really eaten fantastic food here in Copenhagen, but not the least bit Danish. It has felt more like we have been in Italy 🙂 .
10 August 2015 - 10:38
BP says:
Driving in these small alleys with the Freedom requires a man, so to speak. In your case, it's not even discriminatory because you don't have a driving licence;-) But Peter seems to be really good at manoeuvring the motorhome...
It will be exciting to read your reports from Calabria. Hope you will enjoy the new caping site!
10 August 2015 - 11:57
BP says:
Driving in these small alleys with the Freedom requires a man, so to speak. In your case, it's not even discriminatory because you don't have a driving licence;-) But Peter seems to be really good at manoeuvring the motorhome...
It will be exciting to read your reports from Calabria. Hope you will enjoy the new campsite!
10 August 2015 - 11:57
Lena in Wales says:
I also say waow! Never been there!
I am in Scotland and met a mutual friend!
10 August 2015 - 12:17
admin says:
Ama de casa, we drove in even narrower alleys today... but luckily Peter is good at that!
FantasyDining, interesting, will check out your blog! We ourselves are a bit tired of Italian food and they have nothing else. You won't find any foreign restaurants here if you say so... 😉 .
BP, Peter is good at driving the car thankfully. Today the alleys have been even more crowded, but it has gone well! 🙂
Lena in Wales, I follow Ditte on the trip in Scotland, fun and interesting! 🙂
10 August 2015 - 12:58
Ditte says:
We thought Tropea was beautiful, but we were only there for a week and at the end of October. Stayed in a lovely hotel a few kilometres out of town.
There were cosy restaurants back then anyway....
It will be interesting to see what you experience here.
10 August 2015 - 13:03
Frankie & Co says:
But oh - now it became more of interest - Scotland is on my wish list ? Will look for Lena and Dittes blogs!
Glad you're on the mainland again - maybe you can comment on the similarities or differences between the islands and now the mainland if you ask nicely?
Let's hope the supermarkets have a better selection for you so you can eat a lot of good food?
10 August 2015 - 15:16
admin says:
Ditte, we think Tropea is great! Will post a report soon.
Frankie & Co, Lena's and Dina's blogs are great and worth a visit! I have only visited Scotland very briefly (for work) - would love to see more!
10 August 2015 - 16:41
Matts Torebring says:
Exciting & Even that you have "burnt your hair" now in the heat. Have a good time
10 August 2015 - 19:31