Last days of summer - Sicily

After the fun-filled days of Oktoberfest, Carlo and I escaped the weather, which had turned cold and rainy almost immediately after the weekend, and spend a few days in Sicily. From the 28th to the 3rd of October, we were able to fish, go snorkeling and enjoy some fabulous home-cooked meals by Carlo's mom. Don't know how we will ever lose those pounds!

At this time of the year many fish pass through the straight of Messina on their way to other parts of the Mediterranean. We were able to catch a Mahi-Mahi and a few other Tuna-like cousins. What an experience! We used NO fishing rod, only the bare fishing line with live bait, as the local, traditional fishermen do. We didn't catch as much as all the boats around us, but nonetheless it was great to be able to make a meal out of the days catch at sundown.