moulin 87
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As the title suggests we decided after following @DBK 's thread a year or two ago to follow in his footsteps to Sicily.
But being awkward it is only the 50 kms or so we've travelled today could we say that we've literally travelled along the same route and in the same direction!! (Perhaps another 50kms in France as he literally passed our house on route across France...)
We've been on the island 7 days now and here are a few thoughts...
If you don't like litter/rubbish dumped everywhere don't come to Sicily.
If you are very protective of your motorhome keep to the main coastal route and motorway. Similarly if you dislike the thought of ending up having to ask cars behind you to back up because you are stuck in some hillside town and the road ahead is too narrow to make the next corner.
If you like fantastic wild camping opportunities, they are everywhere, but the ones in the hills and the middle of Sicily take some getting to, on roads you can only describe as 'ATROCIOUS' but having said that they are worth the effort!!! ( There are no campsites in inland Sicily, perhaps a few sostas, wild camping is the only choice.)
Mile after mile of empty beaches. Mile after mile of empty roads in the centre, we travelled 400 kms and didn't see another motorhome of any nationality.
Food is cheap, fuel is very similar price to France, just remember the BRAVEST have right of way.
A few photos to whet your appetite... A view of Trapani as we arrived on the ferry from Toulon in France
20 hours on the ferry to arrive to this
But then again we've stayed here for free
Updates when time allows..
But being awkward it is only the 50 kms or so we've travelled today could we say that we've literally travelled along the same route and in the same direction!! (Perhaps another 50kms in France as he literally passed our house on route across France...)
We've been on the island 7 days now and here are a few thoughts...
If you don't like litter/rubbish dumped everywhere don't come to Sicily.
If you are very protective of your motorhome keep to the main coastal route and motorway. Similarly if you dislike the thought of ending up having to ask cars behind you to back up because you are stuck in some hillside town and the road ahead is too narrow to make the next corner.
If you like fantastic wild camping opportunities, they are everywhere, but the ones in the hills and the middle of Sicily take some getting to, on roads you can only describe as 'ATROCIOUS' but having said that they are worth the effort!!! ( There are no campsites in inland Sicily, perhaps a few sostas, wild camping is the only choice.)
Mile after mile of empty beaches. Mile after mile of empty roads in the centre, we travelled 400 kms and didn't see another motorhome of any nationality.
Food is cheap, fuel is very similar price to France, just remember the BRAVEST have right of way.
A few photos to whet your appetite... A view of Trapani as we arrived on the ferry from Toulon in France
20 hours on the ferry to arrive to this
But then again we've stayed here for free
Updates when time allows..