A catastrophe of twists and turns is one way of describing Italian town and city road systems. To a degree, especially in Sicily’s more mountainous areas, there is no other option. But the Italians have taken the notion of a bend and turned it up a notch or two. Then thought it a good idea (obviously not practice) to sprinkle important waypoints into the same melee, so that they all meet at the same location. The word carnage springs to mind.
On board we carry:- four actual cameras; two phones; one laptop; one tablet; one Bluetooth speaker; two Bluetooth helmet gizmos; two LED torches; one FitBit; one shaver; one ELEMNT Roam. All vie for power. If several need to be recharged at any one time, then Beastie’s inside can quickly start to resemble a typical Italian town road system. A mini confusion of spilled spaghetti. Untidy, ugly but necessary tools of today’s lifestyle.
We’re currently pitched up at Camping Costa Pomenta for two nights. A massive camping village, with a massive swimming pool. At reception, Nina greets us with good news. A poolside pitch is available due to a cancellation. “You are lucky people”.
On route we stop off at Tindari. It’s claim to fame being the massive Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tindari. Its 300 metre high position a perfect lookout post for Castle Tindari; the ruins on which the church now stands. It’s 30C, so we pay the two euro. Leave Beastie to bake. We take the short 1K shuttle ride.
Ancient Tindaris used to sit on this prominent hill. It’s a little lower. A barrage of gaudy clutter litters the lane down to the archeological site. Stalls of Chinese junk diminish the experience.
It’s clear that parts of the ancient settlement are still being discovered. Remains of old buildings scatter a wide area, including an amphitheatre. This building our favourite.
