Diary w/e 12 Oct e

Sun 6 Oct.
Palma, Mallorca. 544 miles from Cadiz.Coach o a coastal viewpoint sat Valdermoossa then a restaurant to see flamenco and enjoy tapas and sangria.

Mon 7 Oc

At sea Mediterranean.328 miles from Palma.Force 7 but not as rough in the Med as the Atlantic.

Tue 8

Valletta, Malta.618 miles from Palma. Visited he old capital, Mdina and he new city. Mdina walled with narrow streets. Trolley train round Rabat. Malta very crowded.

Wed 9

Messina, Sicily.166 miles from Malta. Bus up Etna to 6000' by spectacular coastal motorway with 29 tunnels. Jewelery factory demonstration and tapas.

The 10

Naples. 187 miles from Sicily. Coach past Vesuvius to Sorrento and lunch. then to Salerno and fast motor boat to expensive Amalfi. Two drinks in Jerez was E5. Amalfi E16!

Fri 11 Oct

Civitavecchia 166 miles from Naples. Six cruise ships berthed.An hour on coach to grid locked Rome. Saw sights from coach so not good for photographs.

Sat 12

At sea. 307 miles. Typhoon led to cancellation of England v France rugby.