Many people had told us that Catania was a city with little going for it. To be honest, we did not give it full credit, deciding to stay near the airport and booking the night before via the Internet. It turned out to to resemble a ghost town as it was low season and everything seemed closed,derelict or seedy in a seaside area that obviously thrives at other times of the year. The accommodation was perfectly adequate and cost less than a third than other nights. It lived up the "near the airport" description as we could see the end of the runway from the window (Kerrigan like). We had hoped that we did not have to venture far for Dinner but the hotel restaurant was closed. To our surprise, we happened upon the Happy Wok, which despite looking derelict and dangerous from the outside supplied a very adequate dinner (even an opportunity for some stir fried vegetables which have been looked forward to). It did take a few moments to adjust to the Chinese staff speaking to us in Italian and then immediately dropping into English when they heard us speak.
This morning, we happily delivered the hire car and relinquished that responsibility and flew to Rome. Timing was perfect to wander to Terminal 3 to meet Alison's Nathan and we arrived at our apartment with time for an introductory wander through local streets.
Photos follow, we think it is the Vatican tomorrow, but first, where shall we have dinner? Such is life.... No wait, it is wine o'clock !
Happy New Year ... Although as I type it is still 2012 here !
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