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Sicily: Etna

At 6 clock Sicily and the opposite Reggio Calabria were clearly visible. Cruises educate early rising.

I always find it fascinating when you are standing on the balcony or on deck and breathe the fresh morning air meerige, in the distance the country can see and watch the sunrise.

time in Messina was limited, so we have taken no action on your own, but booked a trip to Mount Etna.

how it looks by the way, when the first buses to line up at the port to the tourists from the ship include:

There was a bus 1.5 hours by a very interesting track with lots of views, the desire for more Sicily made.

The Austrian tour guide who has lived for so many years in Italy that it had a slight Italian accent, delivered many explanations of Sicily and Mount Etna, so that the ride was not boring.

In between there was a photo stop with a clear view of Mount Etna:

went on for more Silvestri craters to 1986 m altitude, where there is next to a large parking lot a building with a bar / cafe and restaurant. The toilet was filled there, as our bus arrived ...

Here you see me, at what level it is here already. :-)

A little further the station is Rifugio Sapienza with the new cable car. The old one was destroyed by an eruption in 2002.

Our time was not enough to take the cable car to move on up.

near the Silvestri craters we then had an hour to drink a good espresso and the other two in the crater of Mount Etna to watch.

When the bus went off a little further, then not too many people were on the road and found some time to rest, the beautiful views and experience enjoy.

for the trip are advised to bring jackets and sturdy shoes. I can only agree, it was pretty windy.


It was fun to walk around the craters, you slide rather, plops down sometimes, and afterwards small volcanic pebbles in the shoes or pants cuffs. ;-)

After the fitness program we went back by bus the same route. We came back in time to ship, so that was still enough time for a little stroll through Messina.

Messina I liked it, even if the city was destroyed again and again (earthquakes and wars) and much is new. We were almost the only cathedral in , so we had enough rest, look around us. On the whole trip, we visited several cathedrals - I found it very interesting to compare them.

found impresses me the free-standing bell tower with a mechanical clock. In Wiki is that it is the world's largest.

place on Cathedral Square is also an interesting fountain, fountain Orion, for which one needs some time before you have admired all the characters and the work of art.

At 14 clock drove the boat will be off again.

It was beautiful weather, the bed In addition to the pools were obviously occupied, but on other decks, you can still find some. In the pools, I was also too full, just before closing (which is about 19 clock) you are again alone in the pool.

We have taken down in the Modigliani-Deck (Deck 6) at Café "La Piazzetta" still a hot chocolate and ice cream to us, and the cakes looked great. Unfortunately, my stomach can not expand indefinitely. ;-)

were beautiful, the Aeolian Islands, through which we passed. Especially with the smoking volcano Stromboli was good to see:

were short 19 clock we are still in the pool and swam for a while. Until I came back to our bed, my slippers were gone. Two pool supervisors have told me afterwards that they had seen a couple that would be my fairly new brand shoes closer look and then plugged. The lost and found they were not given. Such a thing can happen to stop ... But I came the next day without shoes or other shoes along well. was

evening in the restaurant's ice bomb and music, huge fanfare. Then there was the buffet restaurant or a midnight buffet with snacks, pies, carving, ice sculptures and great shows.

was unfortunately anything with my artichoke flan from dinner (I think) or my Cocktail wrong, so I spent half the night was busy, to get rid of him ...

So a day of ups and downs, but this is one of them. :-)

This is part of a travel report on my cruise 7 Days Western Mediterranean with the MSC Splendida, details can be found here .

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Malta

I was in love at first sight in Malta ... The entrance to the natural harbor of Valletta - half awake seen from the balcony - is absolutely amazing!

It is one of the most beautiful ports, you can imagine, you have a wonderful view over the city and large parts of the island. Because I could not get enough: The look, the buildings, the color that is so typical of the country (a kind of ocher, as the stone there), the sounds and smells of the sea in the background.

It's obviously good at so high a ship to be, because you get a different perspective. That was very impressive, I just stood there, I looked, enjoyed and was astounded.

We had a full day in Malta available. It was so hot and we had time, we briefly early in the pool for a swim (we were the only ones) and then get out.

foot one can easily reach the bus parking lot (no, not the horse in the photo but the hill, not forgetting the recollections of the Grand Harbour - a dream!). For 3,49 EUR you get on the bus a day ticket for public transport on the island.

general, everything is incredibly easy, everyone speaks English, the people were friendly and helpful, you pay with € - great. The bus network is well developed, good routes, is the road map it online. Part of the buses are very old and recognized by the colors from a distance.

We are a bus to Mdina and Rabat, the so-called Twin cities. Mdina is the old capital city and worth seeing.

I found it convenient to go first by bus and visit to Valletta at the end - so you could estimate the time good to be back in time on the ship.

In Mdina we got an audio guide and steer us to experience the city can be.

The guide was presented well, he has taught a lot about history and the many attractions and is highly recommended. The cathedral I found interesting, the museum next to it, of course, the Citadel, the city gate, etc. Everywhere there is the possibility for short breaks, some with great insight in courtyards or views of the island.



We're pretty much running on foot in the sun, it was exhausting, but very interesting.

In Rabat, which is really right next to it, we strolled through small alleys and have let everything affect us.

Visited we have the Catacombs of St. Paul's , carved in stone underground impressive. But the cooling in the underground vaults was doing well in the heat sometimes. Otherwise helps to cool cold water - or a drink called Kinnie , which is typical for Malta - a kind of lemonade from bitter oranges and vermouth, very tasty and refreshing.

find interesting to me that street names were in two languages - Maltese is derived from an Arabic dialect and is the only Semitic language in Europe. The history of Malta is also very interesting, shaped by the situation. The Maltese Cross frequently encountered incidentally.

With the bus we are back to Valletta. From the bus station can be directly through a gate into the city and comes on a large square and main street Republic Street with many shops and street cafes. was

For the visit of the Grand Master's Palace, unfortunately no time, but it was enough for a quick tour of the cathedral - also worth seeing: The interior is stunning and you should really need much more time. As in Mdina is also typical floor inlays were made of stone.

Unfortunately not enough time to march on the fortress of St. Elmo. So we strolled a bit (it was a super store with ingredients for pastry, cake pans, etc.!), Have an ice eaten and are then returned to the ship.

Malta is definitely bookmarked for a longer trip. The island we liked very well, it's so diverse, relaxed, interesting, relaxing.

The exit from the harbor was obviously a highlight and it is only at the shows. Then the ship sailed towards Sicily, we looked for a place at the pool and are still swimming strong.

evening I had no desire for the usual menu, so we are in the Mexican restaurant. There was relatively little was happening, but the waiters were friendly and the food was prepared fresh for someone who was really hot and has good taste.

This is part of a travel report on my cruise 7 Days Western Mediterranean with the MSC Splendida, details can be found here .

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Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd

The morning was relaxed. After a breakfast in the à la carte restaurant, combined with a long wait and a selection of cheeses, consisting of a single variety, we have set ourselves comfortable on the balcony and on deck by the pool. You could see the Tunisian coast well - and later even some ferries.

against 14 clock we arrived in La Goulette.

We had a book out from the ship-organized trip. The meeting place in the theater was organizing something Italian, but at some point we have done well and have, in the entry (Cruising atypical entry procedures with the heart's own passport) also found our bus.

The tour was great. It went by bus and only a competent guide through the old port of La Goulette of Carthage, then it was tired of sightseeing.

One must be aware that the archaeological site of Carthage is not fully preserved, but consists of a collection of old stones. The site was used long centuries as a quarry. Since its inclusion in the list of UNESCO world cultural heritage, which should have improved.

I found the ruins still fascinating. With a little imagination you can imagine what it looked like the old days. The seaside location is unique.

Beautiful warm it was - I think about 36 degrees.

We also have visited the museum, which I found very interesting.










Then we took the bus to Sidi Bou Saïd . This time was for itself. Could be seen with a guide in a typical house that serves as a museum and provides information on normal life, go and visit it.

Sidi Bou Saïd is wonderful at sea, increased slightly so that you have a beautiful view. It has a reputation as an artist village and one gets the impression that all tourists coming here.

I did it at the beginning of hectic, but if you went a few streets away, there was a kept.

are beautiful white houses and the almost universally held blue doors, windows and balconies.





Tips for Tunis and Carthage:

• From the boat we see a beach, which many people are in the water for swimming. Estimated to run about 5-10 minutes. However, I have heard that this was a pretty dirty city beach. From a distance it looked good.
• There is a station on the TGM near the harbor. This can be good and cheap to Tunis or Carthage travel. On the Internet and on-site research. This we need local money: ATMs are in the vicinity of the port probably exist or is exchanged for an exchange office or bank.
• traveling companions of us have made a personal tour by taxi: After some haggling they have paid for 4 people including tickets and tip 75 EUR - Carthage, Sidi Bou Saïd and a city tour, including Tunis.

This is part of a travel report on my cruise 7 Days Western Mediterranean with the MSC Splendida, details can be found here .