We stayed with Antonio for one evening on a short tour of Sicily with our daughter. The warmth of his welcome was much appreciated and he seems genuinely to enjoy hosting visitors to his country - his enthusiasm and evident love of his culture and his passion for sharing that with others made our stay memorable. We chose to eat with him as we knew we would be weary from a full day of sightseeing, and I am very glad we did. He’s a great cook and a keen gardener - to eat so well from his garden was a privilege. I do not think I will ever again eat a bean soup as fine as the one he served. We sat happily by his fire and let the world slip away. A delightful host.