The crossing was very quick but my heart is still beating like I have a cavalry inside it. The wind on my face is invigorating.
Crowds of people are loading and unloading from the ferry and saying hello and goodbye to their loved ones and after I quickly scan the departing crowd to avoid at all costs the blond man. I am relieved to not see him anywhere. I walk across the ramp and after all the nights I’ve fantasized about this moment, it is finally here. I am in Sicily! I stand still in amazement and just look around at the land, the buildings, and the people.
The fashion is completely different.
But so is the weather. It's hot here but the breeze is fresh. A blessed, balmy Mediterranean climate.
And the water. What amazing color… Crystal turquoise and teal water, so transparent I can
