The next instalment in the adventures of Inky and Lion with the Rev…
Inky Mouse and Lion have been off on another exciting leg of their European adventure with Rev Breakey! This time, they leapt (or rather, snuck) into her bag to see a real volcano, Mount Etna.
From the city of Catania, they could see clouds of steam puffing from Etna’s top. Despite years of eruptions and earthquakes, people still live nearby because the soil is so good for growing things. Inky was a little nervous when they explored a dark lava tube, but Lion couldn’t wait to charge in! Lava had once rushed through the tunnel like strawberry milkshake through a straw, and now it’s a cool cave where people (and cuddly toys) can walk. In the olden days, clever Italians used these caves to store blocks of ice to make yummy granita, even before fridges were invented.
As the sun set over an old crater, the stowaways admired the view, with Etna steaming quietly in the distance. But their adventure wasn’t over yet…
Next, a railway strike meant big travel changes. The plan to head to Venice by train was halted, so a cunning plan was needed. A speedy bus took them across Sicily to Palermo, where the streets were buzzing and the scenery flashed by.
Then came a huge overnight ferry ride, full of trucks, tourists and even dogs! It reminded them of the Stena ferry to Belfast. After landing in hot and dusty Livorno (with delicious pizza!), they caught busy trains north.
Where to next? Switzerland, of course, if the trains behave!
Stay tuned for more from the travelling toys 🧳🐭🦁
Mount Etna
Mainland Italy
