We need an early start today because we have some driving to do to get to our destination. First we have to cross from Sicily to the mainland of Italy. Today we take the toll road to Messina. It is fast and cuts through lush bush country. We quickly get to the exit, insert our ticket, to be informed payment is two euros. This was far less than we expected and saved us time and diesel. We arrive in Messina towards the start of a busy working Friday. Jane has plotted our way to the ferry terminal. As we approach the ticket office we follow others before us, leave the car in its lane and purchase our ticket. That’s how it is done. No one toots, drivers negotiate parked cars and move on. We join the
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