The Captain decided that the distance from Mallorca to Cadiz was a little too short for us to enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean. He took us on a detour east so that those of us who joined the 'B" cruise could get a glimpse of Italy.
This morning we entered the Strait of Messina, the narrow channel between Sicily and the "toe" of the Italian mainland. At its narrowest, the Strait is only 2.5 miles wide and only 12 miles at its widest. We're so close you feel that you could swim to Italy. We should get through by this evening, then swing around to the east and sail a few more days on the calm Mediterranean to Cadiz.
Richard Delbango
Ship's Librarian
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