Most Inspirational Moment
Inspirational no, but as a fan of Montalbano, I was beside myself with giddiness when we got a quick look inside his 'police station and office' in Scicli.
Lifetime firsts: I ate a prickly pear, cycled past fields of aubergines and pomegranates and found a fizzy water vending machine where you can fill your own bottle - why don't we have these at home?!
I appreciated having 2 hotels where we stayed 2 nights each, particularly the agriturismo, with lovely pool and great staff.
I loved all the places we visited, but Siracusa had a particular hold on me.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Iris was wonderful. She made us all feel very safe, was super organised and attentive and good fun. A gem. Her side-kick Giuseppe was brilliant too.
Advice for Potential Travellers
A bit of training beforehand would be good to help you up those hills, particularly if you haven't been on your bike for a while! Although, with e-bikes an option now, it's maybe not required. One point on the e-bikes, some people found them heavy and clunky on the descents.
Bring a raincoat for any short, but heavy downpours.
Be prepared for a lot of eating.