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Gita Bapat's avatar

I loved it. Would love to go back one day.

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Tiggy Ayoub's avatar

So pleased you are having a break. Sicily is delightful, plenty there to help you recharge your spiritual batteries.

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Donna's avatar

Always wanted to go to there. Thanks. Enjoyed reading that. The monk thing is a Netflix waiting to happen! Are you going to visit Jim Kerr’s hotel? Don’t you forget about him!! X

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Robin Stafford's avatar

You’ve read and watched the Leopard? The book,film and Netflix series

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Patricia Pouncey's avatar

Dear Bear, than you so much for your very entertaining description of Sicily. I almost expected to see the Godfather passing through, as well as Al Pacino. This must be quite a fascinating place. Enjoy! :)

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Glenn Ellie's avatar

Bear I’m so pleased you are taking a break. You are correct the tornado across the pond continues to wreak havoc.

Ignore it for a while and enjoy a long lazy and interesting break.

Just started reading the book - sadly I foresee late nights to read a bit more closing in on me - but thoroughly entertaining informing and enjoyable. Thank you.

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DCDub's avatar

Your second last paragraph is both historically accurate and T-shirt worthy. Enjoy the break from the insanity of current events & come back to it with the certainty that all this is temporary, only lunch prevails.

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Alison Birks's avatar

Oh Mr Bear, my memory banks are exploding. The joys of everything Italian.

Currently here in the Antipodes we await Cyclone Tam. Easter may be a case of battening down, firing up the kindle and checking the wine supplies.

Enjoy your well deserved holiday.

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Mariken's avatar

Good to see you are having a good time in beautiful Sicily. Enjoy to the max.

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Hilary's avatar

As always, fabulous belly laugh writing Bear. Excellent stuff!

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Elaine Maisey's avatar

Sounds wonderful, enjoy :)

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Elaine Wilkinson's avatar

It sounds like you’re having a great time. Enjoy it all!

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lyn's avatar

I can't believe Prince Andrew has followed you to Taormina- no sweat indeed!

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Caryl Swift's avatar

Relish every minute!!!

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