We were able to get some decent photos of Mt. Etna although it was hazy outside.
Here are some photos of our bus ride from Messina to Taormina and our time spent in Taormina:
A view of Mt. Etna in the background along with a closer look below
We have arrived in Taormina
The streets became very crowded as the day wore on
Here are those feet again
This is the virew from the top of the parking garage. Our tour bus was parked a couple of levels down
Various shots of Mt. Etna
This different circular concrete shape and pillars was sitting in the middle of a rotatary. There was nothing on its top it it appeared to serve no useful purpose. Not sure what it was supposed to be but when I venture into the middle section of it I found some "Birds of Paradise" flowers growing there.
and there was a tunnel on the back side of this structure
Heading back to Messina in the bus now. More photos thru the tour bus woindows
The below photos were taken from the upper deck while on the ship
The next few were taken while we were dining and thru one of the dining room windows
Outside of the Stardust Theater awaiting the doors to open so that we could get a seat for this evenings show
Below are photos of downtown Messina as seen from a bus
More photos of the drive to Taormina and of the town itself
Another shot of Mt. Etna
This gentleman was painting using water colors
This monkey was left for us by Pepito. This was Pepitos last day as our room steward. Actually Pepito was heading home for 3 months. His contract had ended and he would await a new one while enjoying some time at home with friends and family
All of our towel animals end up here. It was like a big "mosh pit" for towel animals minus the music
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