The hospitality of Andreina and Vito was the brightest part of my stay in Sicily; even though the weather was overcast and rainy, the welcome tea warmed me up and the kind offer of car transport to the bus station one morning kept me drier than I would have been on foot navigating the puddles.
Their home is immaculate and the beautiful hints of tradition throughout connected me to culture of Sicily - like the ceramic pine cone in my room for luck, the strong family ties evidenced through photographs, and of course the beautiful cappuccino each the morning. I loved everything from the freshly baked Mandarin bread, to the shower head that poured out like rain, and the ancient breed of dog, Gaia, that greeted me every day with joy.
My hosts helped me with information on the sites that I visited, explained where to go in each location, and even lent me maps of the areas that I traveled to. In our conversations, I learned that Vito and I shared a love for sport and activity and Andreina's kindness was as genuine with me as I am sure it is for her own children.
So glad to have been able to stay with this family while on holiday. Definitely my best Airbnb experience to date.