We were slated to be picked up at 9:30AM and taken to the airport for our flights home. Gerry & Sue were able to make their connection to Chicago but because of the timing we would be again spending the night at the Frankfurt airport amd flying to Seattle tomorrow.

The transportation arrived on time,  BUT it was a Mercedes sedan, not a larger vehicle that could hold 4 people and luggage. The driver tried to fit the luggage in the trunk, but no way. He suggested we hold the luggage on our laps and we said “no way” . He said he would take two people and call for a second cab. We told Gerry & Sue to go first because of their connection. We would wait. By this time the street in front of the hotel was now closed to traffic so we would have to walk the one block to an area where traffic was allowed.  Luckily the lady from the hotel front desk offered to go with us to make sure we got our needed ride. We waited 5 minutes,10 minutes, maybe even 15 minutes, but no cab. The hotel lady then said she would call for a cab for the hotel which she did and it promptly arrived. I did not know what it would cost but at this point I could care less. We were on our way to the airport, and in the end it only cost me 20 Euros! All’s well that ended well!

We made our flight to Frankfurt and bid goodby to Gerry & Sue as they winged their way to Chicago. We again stayed at the Marriott/Sheraton hotel complex right at the terminal, had dinner at their restaurant, got a good nights sleep and completed our trip the next day (September 29th) to Seattle with no further glitches.

Home, sweet home!

Steps for the day:  Sept 28:  5,806.   Sept 29:  7,484

EPILOGUE

The trip was delightful. It was a bit too warm for us who are used to the mild summer weather of Seattle. Going earlier or later in the year would be preferable unless you are a fan of warm weather. Sicily is really part of Italy, yet it is so different in so many ways. It is worth an extended visit the next time you are in the area.

Our experience with Secret Italia Tours was very positive; I would travel with them again.

And finally, Malta was simply amazing and certainly worth a visit in its own right. Yvonne now says it is on her “one of my favorite countries” list!

And a final word:  “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Unknown