The Aeolian Islands lie off the north coast of Sicily and are all extinct or live volcanoes, with Stromboli being the most active.

We spent a week cruising around in some beautiful late summer weather, swimming in warm (26 degree) and very clear water.

 

 

The island of Alicudi at dawn

 

 

 

Approaching Stromboli with guest "Aunt" Erica on board

 

 

The active side of Stromboli

 

 

We waited for night to watch the 'fireworks'...every 10 or 15 minutes, lava would spout into

the air.

 

 

Small island with lighthouse near Stromboli

 

 

Leaving Stromboli with it's plume of smoke

 

 

The crater of Vulcano

 

 

Ready to climb up to the crater on Vulcano...note the sign - extreme danger of intoxification!

 

 

Most of the way up.  Bondi Tram is anchored just to the right of my back.  Stomboli is on

the horizon.

 

 

Sitting on the edge of the crater getting intoxicated.

 

 

The crater

 

 

The warm mud baths near the anchorage.