We received an exceptionally warm welcome from Cristina and Angelo, who were delighted to be able to share their home and their enthusiasm for the area with us. They are excellent hosts and their willingness to share local information enhanced our holiday. The views are spectacular, and there is a lot of space from which to enjoy it. They have worked hard to create a very productive small-holding, and we were more than happy to have a taste of the fruits of their labour; the freshest of fruit, vegetables and an unforgettable olive oil. It is a good location, not only for exploring Etna but also the Alcantara River Park and the Alcantara Gorge. Thank you both, and of course to Toto (the dog) and Rosco (the cat) for their part in the welcome.