![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261020_105131-1038x576.jpg "Bocca Nuova")
A small window of sunshine opened up after all, which I immediately took advantage of for a trip up Mount Etna. Naturally, I headed all the way up to the summit craters – might as well go the whole way! Continue reading Active (on the) volcano
Yearly Archives: 2026
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261019_101335-1038x576.jpg "Piazza Università (Catania)")
Unexpected Catania
The start of my “S week” unfortunately coincided with some s(hitty) weather. To escape the heavy, persistent rain in S(anta Venerina), where my accommodation was located, I headed s(outh). There, I took a look at another “C city” that had not actually been on my itinerary: Catania. Continue reading Unexpected Catania
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261018_103438.jpg "Pan and Eros (Villa Romana del Casale)")
Mosaic Madness
Today was another travel day. On the way, I made two stops: at the Villa Romana del Casale and in Enna. Continue reading Mosaic Madness
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261017_090913-1038x576.jpg "Fallen Icarus in front of Temple of Concordia (Valley of the Temples)")
Good temple complexes come in threes
Today, it was time for another temple complex –this one being one of the premier tourist attractions in Sicily: the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento. Continue reading Good temple complexes come in threes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261016_122518-1038x576.jpg "Temple E (Selinunte)")
Temples with S(tone columns)
Over the last two days, I turned my attention to temples starting with “S”: Segesta and Selinunte. Continue reading Temples with S(tone columns)
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261014_111606-1038x576.jpg "View of eastern Favignana")
Island off the island
Today, the excursion to the Aegadian Islands – originally planned for the day before – finally took place: I spent the day on Favignana, the largest of the Aegadian Islands. Continue reading Island off the island
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261013_102607-1038x576.jpg "View over Zingaro Nature Reserve towards the north")
What a coastline!
I had actually planned to take a trip to one of the Egadi Islands today: However, I had not reckoned with the ferry company – or rather, its enthusiastic customers: All the return trips for the afternoon were already fully booked (at least online). So, I headed in the opposite direction instead, and explored the Zingaro Nature Reserve. Continue reading What a coastline!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261012_145648-1038x576.jpg "View over Erice")
(Small) towns in western Sicily
The dark clouds have not quite cleared away yet. That is why I played it safe today and put outdoor activities on hold, opting instead to stroll through a few charming small (or larger) towns. Continue reading (Small) towns in western Sicily
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261009_144736-1038x576.jpg "Cefalù")
Between Rain and Sunshine
At my first “real” stop in Sicily, in Cefalù, I was finally caught by the rains that had already been forecast for Rome. Even so, it could definitely have been worse, and I made the most of the sunshine in between. Continue reading Between Rain and Sunshine
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261009_075520-1038x576.jpg "Ferry ride to Sicily")
By train across the Strait of Messina
I generally enjoy traveling by train. However, this particular trip had a very special feature: a ferry crossing on the train. Continue reading By train across the Strait of Messina