Mt. Etna and Benati Winery
We took a comfort break on the way to Mt. Etna at a cute cafe in the small town of Nicolosi. Other comfort breaks on this trip were at little cafes with giant displays of incredible desserts. It's a good thing we don't have places like this where we live, because we would not be able to resist all their delectable-looking treats.
A couple of cyclists snarfed some goodies, hopped on their bicycles and then, of course, merged into traffic on a busy two-lane road. Across the street we spied a Christmas shop -- and yes, towns across Sicily were starting to put up Christmas decorations at the beginning of November.​​​
Mt. Etna
​The fall colors along the drive were so pretty. Unfortunately, Mt. Etna was shrouded in clouds and we couldn't see up-close the steam coming out of the vents. Boris, a university volcanologist and our local guide, talked about how Etna, an active volcano that erupted a few months before our trip, is being monitored.​​
Not one, not two, but three geology fans were on this trip. (Jay, Foad, and Trina rock!)
