From the moment we arrived (which was 1am, still greeted by a very friendly Samuela who was more than helpful in showing us around) we couldnt stop smiling! Our home in the uk is quite minimalistic but we loved all the pieces in the penthouse, clustered memories and travel inspired finds. The hammock on the terrace to watch lava bubble down Etna (as we did 3 nights out of 5) was often fought over. Then we woke up and popped on the Moka pot before heading out for pastries/arancini balls or granite (at samuelas suggestion). The takeout pizza place 2 minutes walk away really is the best pizza I have eaten and the bar man at the patisserie will make your morning special.
On top of that Andrea took us on such a special, funny and informative journey up Etna that we regret not taking more trips with him. Andrea is a man that really knows how to live and his stories will light you up! Samuela helped accommodate and took my parents on a less strenuous trip up Etna which they have not stopped talking about :-)
This isnt a city, this feels like real Sicily with a penthouse view of Etna that will capture your soul! Miss it already.