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!)
