Bella Italia

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Nothing like making landfall in Lipari (the Aeolian Islands) and being greeted by dolphins. Or gazing at the red glow in the distance, from the volcano on the island of Stromboli, in the early morning darkness ("the lighthouse of the Mediterranean... It guided Odysseus towards the twin perils of Scylla and Charybdis..." Rod Heikell).

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kevin said…
I will be cruising the Aeolians in June. I would like to communicate with someone who has done that. ltkrupke@yahoo.com
December 13, 2008 at 11:58 AM
kevin said…
I will be cruising the Aeolians in June. I would like to communicate with someone who has done that. ltkrupke@yahoo.com
December 13, 2008 at 11:58 AM
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