Some island cruising - The Canaries and Sicily, then Milan

RooFlyer · 2026-05-09T14:30:21+1000

But then climb some more for the best views (hardly anyone did

).

The coast along the north

I deserved an espresso and a cannoli

RooFlyer · 2026-05-09T14:52:54+1000

Bit of a sprint back to where the group was meeting, outside the Cathedral.

Oscar was a frequent visitor.

I think this is Church of St Dominico part of the San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel, based in a 14th century Dominican convent on a cliff top. The film The White Lotus was filmed there.

https://www.fourseasons.com/taormina/

Nearby, the The Church of Saint Michele Arcangelo, built in 1600 but again, damaged during the war.

The Cathedral again

Only had time for a quick look - art from the 1400s on the walls.

Ceiling

RooFlyer · 2026-05-09T15:37:01+1000

Back onto the coach and out of the car park - stopping of course for this twit who walked right in front, eyes only for the phone.

Tight fit!

On the tender

Lunch! Lamb cutlets.

Followed by a swim. Hardly anyone else used the pool (not sure if the two are related ...). Nice 'infinity' effect, eh?

A few G&Ts and the world was out there, somewhere

OK, time to do something. Caviar tasting will do.

RooFlyer · 2026-05-09T15:50:00+1000

As the warm evening fell, it was more coughtails (Champagne) on the pool deck - this time for the Captain to introduce the whole crew - or as many representatives of each dept as practical. Poor old engine room is always under-represented, although the Captain did highlight 'crew member of the cruise' - a chap from the engine room. Very happy chappie!