Let me begin my write-up of this most recent weekend adventure by stating that it was my favorite trip by far. It truly was the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Before continuing, let me just steer off topic by noting that I want to visit Palermo and then take a train to Messina. From Messina I want to hop on a ferry to the Aeolian Islands. I wish to visit Lipari, Vulcano and Stromboli. I would love to see the "black beaches, bubbling seas, sulfuric mud, hot springs, orange lava and molten rock." Yes, lava. Okay...onward... April 16th, 2009. Renato drove me to the train station at around 11 PM. While there, I ran into Antonette and her boyfriend Danielle. Soon after, Mike arrived. We talked and waited for the bus. April 17th, 2009.
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