Stromboli-Milazzo Sun(30/3) 2.5 Hrs Direction - South
Sat by the jetty as ferry sailed to Salina as we were caught out by the clocks going forward. Decided on Sicily instead as the next ferry went there. After a fruitless hospital visit we found somewhere to watch the football. Ordered pizzas and a goal for Napoli (v Palermo, a Sicilian team) which upset the locals. However, good atmosphere developed, which survived the 93rd minute Napoli winner.
Milazzo-Levanto Mon 15 Hrs Direction - North
After removal of plaster, caught the sleeper train to La Spezia, with the train going in the boat for the ferry crossing. Initially reserved attendant became very animated as he spoke of his love for English football and surprised us with his knowledge of Aston Villa.
Levanto-Ancona Tue 8 Hrs Direction - East
Reunited with our bikes and off to Greece. Back on the train to Ancona, arrived at half time, booked in hostel and got to the Velvet Cafe to find Man U. dismayingly already ahead away to Roma.
Ancona-Patras Wed 22 Hrs Direction - South
Overnight ferry on which the Bursar was as upset as us that none of the on board T.V.s were showing the football. After he made a flurry of strident phone calls we watched Liverpool achieve a slightly fortunate 1-1 draw against Arsenal which also pleased the Liverpool supporting Bursar. After another ferry which headed west for 2.5 Hrs we are now (after 4 days of travel) back at the same latitude as Sicily, although it was warmer in N. Spain 2 months ago...
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