Wed.30th.Nov.
Well, you know how it is!! There you are, in the sunshine, driving along one of the worlds most beautiful roads, the SS18 along the west coast of Southern Italy, the sparkling Mediterranean, hundreds of feet below you on one side and impossibly tall cliffs towering above you on the other. What makes it more special is that you're driving a 26' long van and the road was definitely built for cars - or bikes!! Suddenly, just after a village called Aqua Freddo, (cold water) a man stops you and informs you that there is a landslide ahead and you have to turn back!! Bad news, all the nasty bits of road you thought were behind you now have to be gone over the other way, that's after you've found somewhere to turn around. Such is the life of the Italian adventurer - never a dull moment. Turned around, looked at the maps and found an alternative route. I have to say we saw some fabulous scenery driving over mountains and through wild valleys. It took us about 50Ks out of our way but the roads were good and very quiet. I think the locals go into hibernation at this time of the year. That is the one great advantage of exploring in the van, in the winter, very little traffic. I imagine it would be hell in summer. Eventually we found a deserted campsite, just south of Scalea and for €10 parked next to the beach, had electricity and facilities of a sort, though pretty basic. Watched another magical sunset, had a glass of wine and settled down for some TV and reflection on another interesting day!!
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