Rare DamianG Posted February 19, 2021 #226 Share Posted February 19, 2021 We're not going ashore today so we're really looking forward to everyone's photos to see what we've missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted February 19, 2021 Author #227 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Messina. Tomorrow Corfu. Taormina Edited February 19, 2021 by Gettingwarmer 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted February 19, 2021 #228 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Our first visit to Messina was in 2003, and we had a great excursion to Taormina and Etna. Etna has erupted the year before so there was new lava everywhere. Unfortunately, the photos are in the loft. it’s a good thing this is a virtual cruise, as I see Etna is currently erupting again. we revisited in 2019. We had a dawn sail in through the Messina Straits and went on a wine tasting tour 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aulanis Posted February 19, 2021 #229 Share Posted February 19, 2021 We have not really cruised to Sicily but we did do a "cruise and stay " of a fashion. It was a coach tour of Sicily but we flew to Naples to pick up the coach had a half a day and a night in Sorrento then Coach down the scenic coast before joining the motorway to the 35 minute Cruise ( ferry) across to Messina. All we saw of Messina follows as the first night was in Naxos. Coach didnt stop so reflections and an old camera hasnt helped. Last 2 pics are of Mt Etna from our room. I have over 500 pictures of places in Sicily but as it was 2013 would take a long time to work out just where we were as the itinerary is not to hand and other than Naxos or Taormina which could be a tour from the ship I would need to see what was reachable. I do know we did not go to any of the places shown on "Montalbano" Maybe I will try and see where we were the next day and post a couple more. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted February 19, 2021 #230 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I haven't been to Messina on a cruise, the nearest I've got is cruising through the Strait of Messina and then past Strombolli. I have been on day trips when visiting family. On one occasion my BIL borrowed the parish mini-bus from his brother and I remember we were stopped by the police and they checked what we were doing and who we were. I think it could have had something to do with the name on the side of the bus - Corleone! On another occasions there were several cars and we went up Etna before going on to Messina. While we there I do remember watching the astornomical clock at the Cathedral. I don't know where my photos are of those trips are now though. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted February 19, 2021 #231 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, purplesea said: I haven't been to Messina on a cruise, the nearest I've got is cruising through the Strait of Messina and then past Strombolli. I have been on day trips when visiting family. On one occasion my BIL borrowed the parish mini-bus from his brother and I remember we were stopped by the police and they checked what we were doing and who we were. I think it could have had something to do with the name on the side of the bus - Corleone! On another occasions there were several cars and we went up Etna before going on to Messina. While we there I do remember watching the astornomical clock at the Cathedral. I don't know where my photos are of those trips are now though. I got up a bit earlier than you to see Stromboli. The sky was clearer. Took a very expensive excursion in Sicily, not very safe as no airbags in the mini-train 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted February 19, 2021 #232 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Our first call to Messini was an unscheduled med-evac. We docked quite early and the ambulance arrived within a couple of minutes to transport the casualty Just a few pretty poor pics from my phone. We’ve done one further call but I can’t access pics from that 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted February 19, 2021 Author #233 Share Posted February 19, 2021 A few more from the gardens at Toarmina 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee-ess Posted February 19, 2021 #234 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 hours ago, DamianG said: We're not going ashore today so we're really looking forward to everyone's photos to see what we've missed! Or me, we are having a rest today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted February 19, 2021 #235 Share Posted February 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, bee-ess said: Or me, we are having a rest today. The taxi drivers may make you an offer you can't refuse ⚔️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted February 19, 2021 Author #236 Share Posted February 19, 2021 And of the theatre 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaJane Posted February 19, 2021 #237 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Here’s a picture of the famous clock in Messina. We’ve been several times and been to Taormina and also on an excursion called something like ‘in the Godfather’s footsteps’. Sounds a bit cheesey, but was actually very good as you see some pretty villages and lovely scenery many of which were used as locations in the film. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann141 Posted February 19, 2021 #238 Share Posted February 19, 2021 44 minutes ago, SeaJane said: Here’s a picture of the famous clock in Messina. We’ve been several times and been to Taormina and also on an excursion called something like ‘in the Godfather’s footsteps’. Sounds a bit cheesey, but was actually very good as you see some pretty villages and lovely scenery many of which were used as locations in the film. We did the tour The Godfathers footsteps and really enjoyed it though didn t like the hairpin bends! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann141 Posted February 19, 2021 #239 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Photos from 'In the steps of the Godfather' tour 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann141 Posted February 19, 2021 #240 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Some photos of a tour to Mt Etna and Taormina from Messina 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted February 19, 2021 Author #241 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Whenever we were in Toarmina Mount Etna was always in clouds, but we got this picture when we were in a coach from Catania. Sorry wrong Picture Edited February 19, 2021 by Gettingwarmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki-k Posted February 19, 2021 #242 Share Posted February 19, 2021 We are having a rest day as well today but getting lots of ideas of places we would like to visit if we can in the future. Not so sure about the hairpin bends though 😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike x ftc Posted February 19, 2021 #243 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I really like seeing different photos of the same thing / same place at different times of year, in different weathers and different lights. Really enjoyable thread. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted February 20, 2021 Author #244 Share Posted February 20, 2021 We are docked in Corfu. Sailing for Venice tonight. Corfu town Corfu countryside 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted February 20, 2021 #245 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Ah, Greece! I’ve never cruised into Corfu, only air holidays, but glorious nonetheless Pic 5 looks like that glorious scene from Mama Mia, with the lads in flippers dancing on the pontoon 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted February 20, 2021 #246 Share Posted February 20, 2021 This scene - I suppose it’s not very similar at all, but I love that scene and I love Greece and Greek sun and it’s wet and miserable here, so ... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann141 Posted February 20, 2021 #247 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Eddie99 said: This scene - I suppose it’s not very similar at all, but I love that scene and I love Greece and Greek sun and it’s wet and miserable here, so ... I love anything to do with Mamma Mia! Thanks for posting that clip.It certainly helps to lift ones mood. (I love Greece as well, of course!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted February 20, 2021 #248 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Unlike a lot of folk, the only time I've been to Corfu is on a cruise! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted February 20, 2021 #249 Share Posted February 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Eddie99 said: This scene - I suppose it’s not very similar at all, but I love that scene and I love Greece and Greek sun and it’s wet and miserable here, so ... Love that clip......x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DamianG Posted February 20, 2021 #250 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) A half day in Corfu for us (without our son) for some adult activities (aka a trek up the fortress, watching a parade and a quick beer). Edited February 20, 2021 by DamianG 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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