Yesterday, we had a delicious breakfast at our hotel then walked into town by mid morning. Papa got a haircut from a local barber. We walked about the fishermen's waterfront, went in search of sunblock, found the fenced Greek and Roman ruins, went back on top the Acropolis, and then had a very leisurely late lunch. Our impressions of Lipari and the Aeolian Islands are very different than our preconceived notions. The people are busy, working to please tourists, keeping the islands clean (there are groups of three recycle bins all over - plastic, paper/organic, and glass), living in beautiful homes with big views, and a very long history. The Aeolian Islands are quite dry, with rain primarily in winter, yet there are blooming bougainvillea everywhere, as well as other dry loving flowers. Everyone eats well - great pasta!, granita, and fruit carts take the place of ice cream carts.
We went back to the hotel and relaxed in late afternoon, enjoying the infinity pool overlooking the city. We watched the lights come on as the sun set. A wonderful day!
We went back to the hotel and relaxed in late afternoon, enjoying the infinity pool overlooking the city. We watched the lights come on as the sun set. A wonderful day!
