They hosed off at the friend's outdoor shower and then enjoyed a sublime lunch of fresh fruit, fish, and sweets at the friend's villa. After the meal, they swam back to the boat and headed home. Sicilians savor every moment. If there's a way to do something involving four senses instead of three, that's the one they'll pick. I loved every moment of my time in Sicily because I never knew what kind of sensation was coming next.
Intermissions are a time-honored cinematic experience throughout Italy.