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sansxfuckyou · 3 years

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Miriam had convinced her parents to let go to Portorosa, Pira had done the same along with Abby, all three agreeing to ride with Miriam, her parents agreeing to let them tag along, they were lucky they had a fifteen seater van, all that was left was getting Mei to tag along.

Mei was already working on convincing her parents to let her go, her dad was perfectly fine with it, her mother, not so much, but she was budging as Mei had helped her lock the panda up again.

"Hey mom!" Mei shouted as she finished packing her backpack, all she grabbed was the essentials and of course, a few items that didn't count as the essentials to others, Gameboy Advance, Pokemon Gold, batteries, camera and one of the older pieces of panda merch during the hustle.

"Yes Mei Mei?" Ming asked as she pushed open the door to find Mei in her normal attire with a smile on her face, tail standing on end a bit.

"Can I go to Portorosa with my friends, I swear I'll be good, and I won't let the panda out in public, I promise!" Mei said, words tumbling out in a single, rapid fire string of words, Ming wore a look of shock, but she already saw how prepared Mei was, she sighed a bit, a light smile on her face.

"Go ahead, just be careful." Ming said, Mei poofed into a red panda before pulling her mom into a tight hug, relaying 'Thank you!' as much as she could before changing back, and rushing out the front door, emotion overtaking her as soon as she exited, she found herself ducking and dodging cars as she ran across the city, climbing few things.

Mei had to take a few extra turns to save time as she did so, she found herself leaping from rooftop to rooftop in no time as she hurried to Miriams house, a van resting outside on idle, she leapt down, changing back almost on command for an awesome entry, Miriam was first to run over and engulf her friend in hug.

"Your mom let you come?" Miriam asked as she let down her friend, Mei nodded, still grinning as she was led into the car, finding herself in the very back, with Miriam beside her, Abby and Priya in the seat ahead, Mei had to refrain from poofing back into red panda as the most likely couldn't hold her, unless she was splayed out on the floor with the seats down, most of them down.

"Girl! Are you hyped for pasta or what?!" Abby asked, clearly excited as she turned to see Mei, the car coming to start as Miriams parents slammed the doors.

"Hell yeah!" Mei said, nearly shouted, a puff of pink shrouding her for a split second and clouding the back end of the car, a red panda tail and ears along with her hands turning to paws, she had to steady her breathing.

"Calm down girl!" Abby said, still full of excitement and nearly shouting as they coasted across the pavement, the trip would take at least eight hours, with various gas station stops until they reached their destination.

"It's just a road trip, not like were gonna meet any cute guys." Priya said, everyone paused to release a dreamy sigh, Miriams dreamy sigh was the weakest, she didn't mind boys, but she wasn't opposed to girls, everyone in the group had that view, but Miriam was the best with girls and guys alike.

"Yeah, but what if we do?" Miriam asked, everyone started to heat up a bit at the idea, maybe their would be one for each of them, if not one guy for everyone, Miriam could settle for a sister with ease, so could Mei, Abby would have the hardest time settling for a female, Priya, Priya wasn't new to the idea of girls, that emo chick with the purple hair, she was definitely way up high on Priyas list.

"That would be nice, or what if we met someone with a 'blessing' like mine?" Mei asked, it sounded far out and unrealistic, but for all they knew Italians could be like Mei, maybe they would just find a few, or none, maybe even a fabled sea monster, that would be fun.

"I don't know man, but I bet we'll find at least one sea monster, they might be similar," Priya said before turning back to look out her window, already coming up on glorious views, nothing seaside yet, but still beautiful. "Look out your window."

Everyone turned to look out their window, Abby having the hardest time as she was on the opposite side of the car, Miriam had to push herself on top of Mei to get a view of the lakes and and barely snow coated trees, a few other people were driving along with them on the same highway.

The drive hazed by for the most part, the first eight hours took no time at all, talking and chatting about 'girl stuff' along with Pokemon and cartoons, some anime as well, stuff they shared an interest in.

"Go buy snacks while we refill the tank!" Miriams mother stated as the car came to a screeching halt, all four sprung to their feet, a twenty and a fiver in each of their hands as they barrelled through the glass, gas station doors, a ding sounded off, heaven.

Coolers full of energy drinks of any and all brands, bags of chips lined up on shelves, gum and lottery tickets at the front desk, very little healthy food next to the jerky, everyone spread out to cover the most ground.

They reached the desk with an armful of snacks, Miriam had three packets of overpriced jerky of various meat types and peanut butter chimes, Abby had grabbed multiple blue and purple gatorade and two cans of monster energy, Mei had all dressed chips with onion and sour cream even plain, Priya had grabbed the candy, gum, liquorice, gummies and of course hickory sticks.

"That will be a total of eighty five dollars." The cashier stated as he finished ringing up the last item and sliding it into a bag, each of the four girls items in a separate bag, they slammed down each of their bills on the desk.

"Keep the change, my good man, we are going to Portorosa." Mei stated before taking her leave, the rest following, Priya giving a 'Thanks.' to the cashier before leaving as well, Miriam pulled open the door and every rushed in, sitting on the ground with the seats down, checking their bounty before portioning it out.

"Same seating as before?" Priya asked, everyone nodded before getting to their seats, instead of sitting opposite to Mei, Miriam sat next to Mei instead, the girl morphing to her red panda, nearly changing the cars structure with her form, she was so excited by everything in general.

"Calm down, mom and dad would flip their lid if you messed up their car." Miriam said, running a hand through Meis fur as her friend tried to calm down before poofing back to a human, her friend collapsing onto Mei.

"I know, how much time is left before we reach Portarosa?" Mei asked as she leaned against the window behind Priyas.

"Eight to fifteen hours before the pasta!" Abby stated before taking a swig of purple gatorade, the caffiene taking little time to start having effect on her, the rest giggled a bit at how energetic she was.

The rest of the drive hazed by for them, they ended up falling asleep for a couple hours, waking up one or two hours before they arrived, Mei waking up first and plaining on her GBA, trying not to move from her spot in hopes it wouldn't wake Miriam, the volume on her GBA being at max didn't help, the music blared and Priya snapped awake, Mei turned down the volume after she realized how loud it was.

By the time they had fully arrived, everyone was juiced up on energy drinks, stale chips and candy, Mei was nearly turning panda, Miriam brushing her fur preventing Mei from messing up the car.

When the car came to a halt, all four girls barrelled out with no abandon and made a dash across the sea faring town, in search of people, dashing past elderly as they held no interest to the four.

They ran into a group of three, getting knocked to the ground.

"Watch your going!" The brunette they ran into snapped, pointing aggressively at them with a scoff.

"I could say the same to you!" Miriam snapped back as she brushed down her clothes, Abby and Priya had to hold down Mei who was close to releasing the panda again, freaking a bit but at the same time agitating flowed through her veins.

"Your not even from here, fucking Canadians!" The brunette snapped again, all four girls gasped in slight shock, that was the final push, even with Priya holding Mei back, the panda was out and had tackled both the brunette and his friends to the ground, claws threatening to break their skin.

"Chill, chill, Berto is a bit, blunt, but he's a nice guy, promise!" The smallest one stated, that snapped Mei from her rage and she released them before going to her happy place, turning back to human.

"Well, Berto, I would suggest you start biting your tongue." Mei said, it was different for her to be bold with someone new, but she was still agitated.

"It's Alberto, not Berto, and I guess you can stick around in our town for a bit." Alberto said, still snarking a bit at the four girls, red panda ears shot up on Meis head, she brushed them down.

"Good," Miriam said, slicing the tension in half, she offered to help up the redhead. "We should probably introduce ourselves, I'm Miriam."

"Guilia, pleasure to meet you." The redhead, Guillia said before putting out a hand for Miriam to shake, which she took in a hearty shake.

"Priya." Was all Priya need to say as an introduction, Abby cut her off before she could get anything else out anyways.

"And I'm Abby!" Abby said, full of energy, the monster she drank kicking in.

"Luca, sorry for how rude Alberto was." Luca said, putting out a hand for Mei to shake, which she did so haphazardly.

"Mei, do you, by any chance, know where we can find a beach, maybe even a sea monster or two?" Mei asked, Luca and Alberto exchanged glances, no one noticed, but a silent agreement took place between both of them.

"Of course we do, we can you show you around, or just the beach if you want us to." Alberto offered, repressing a grin that threatened to creep onto his face.

"No sea monsters?" Abby asked with slight disappointment.

"Nope, they come out at random." Luca said, smiling lightly before turning to lead the three to the beach where the Albertos reveal had went down, it was shite, but a good place.

"And they're aren't any cute boys either, what a waste." Priya stated as they climbed over jagged rocks ending up on a rocky shore with waves that licked the sand it crept up on and receded away from, the seven took a seat on the ground.

"So," ALberto started. "When do you do that panda thing, it was pretty cool."

"Sometimes, strong emotions push it out." Mei explained, hear the rocks shift before both brunettes stretched their arms and legs and stepped over to the rocks, jumping from each one till they reached the final one above the water, Guillia smirked, knowing what they were gonna do.

"Ready?" Alberto asked, keeping his voice quiet before looking at the four, eyes trained on him and Luca, Luca nodded before hopping in, Alberto following shortly after.

The water that splashed from Lucas dive hit Albertos skin causing scales to blossom in a periwinkle and violet shade, no one noticed as the scales were small, but when the two resided underwater long enough to cause concern is when the girls started to rush over, Mei was fastest to find herself knee deep, being thrown back with a poof of pink clouds when two reptilian monsters shot up and lunged at her, releasing her the second her knockback started.

The two reptilian creatures bared their fangs, tails behind them resting but twitching from time to time as they stepped closer, clothes torn slightly and claws out, growling slightly as the four inched back in fear, Guillia showed no sign of true fear, but feigned the emotion for her friends plan to succeed.

The two creatures continued to push forward, scales gleaming in the light in almost iridescent fashion, the periwinkle one was first to act, feigning a slash at Abby, grazing her skin, there was no contact, but she was in enough fear she 'felt' the slash.

The two creatures, after on land, straightened their posture a bit and shook themselves down, scales replaced with skin and eyes changed colors as well, clothes stayed torn and tail disappeared, everyone was to shook to do everything, Guillia started to laugh a bit along with her friends.

"Wh-What was that for?!" Was all Miriam could spit out, she was still immobilized with fear, how good Luca and Albertos acting was shocked everyone, but more importantly how voracious and blood thirsty they looked.

"You said you wanted to see sea monsters, so we delivered." Alberto stated with a chuckle, leaning on Luca a bit, both still laughing, the latter wiped a tear from his eye.

"Jerk," Mei stated boldly as she got up, forcing herself to stay panda, she could calm down and stop if she wanted to, but she needed it to tear these sea monsters limb from limb, she gripped Alberto first, squeezing him in her fist till she heard a crack, he coughed up blood with a yelp of pain, Mei released him instantly before poofing back, regret filling her form. "Sorry, sorry, sorry, I didn't mean to, I just-"

"It's fine, I totally deserved it, and it means Guillia no longer has a free pass to break one of my toes for the time I memorized her diary." Alberto stated weakly with a forced laugh before Guillia elbowed him in the side, more blood spilled from between his lips, he was fine, not as bad as a harpoon, but it still stung.

"You what?" Miriam asked, the conversation already shifting to one less heavy.

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yourboatholiday · 4 years

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A boat journey to the Aeolian Islands departing from Tropea, Calabria

Southern Italy is rich in history, traditions, and flavors as well as an enchanting sea that surrounds spectacular landscapes. Follow us on our itinerary in which we will “sail” the southern Tyrrhenian Sea with our sailboat, (or catamaran or yacht for hire, that’s your choice!) following the route to the Aeolian Islands. What are we waiting for?

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Where are located the Aeolian Islands?

We are in Italy and precisely in the south of this beautiful country. The Aeolian Islands are an archipelago of 7 islands located off the northeastern coast of Sicily. They can be reached by sea with a few hours of navigation both from Sicily itself and from nearby destinations such as Tropea, a Calabrian town from which we will start our journey.

Why choose Tropea as a starting point for the Aeolian Islands?

The choice to sail from Tropea and not from another of the ports from which it is possible to reach the Aeolian Islands is due to its excellent tourist port equipped with all services. Tropea is also a seaside town rich in history, places of interest, beaches, and the sea among the best in Italy.

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Alternatively, if you wish to leave from a different port, other marinas are available along the north coast of nearby Sicily such as Milazzo, Capo D’Orlando, and Portorosa.

What is the saying about the Tropea marina for embarking on the Aeolian Islands?

The Port of Tropea is located near the historic city center and has about 600 berths that can accommodate megayachts up to 55 meters in length. Its depths range from 3 to 5 meters deep and all moorings are equipped with water and electricity supply columns.

The Marina is equipped with all the necessary services to make your stay comfortable and reception always available.

How to reach our home base, Tropea?

Tropea is easily accessible by car from the main cities of southern Italy, but the best way to get here is by air, landing at the international airport of Lamezia Terme, only about 60 km from the center of Tropea.

Any advice? For this kind of journey, rely on a serious and reliable rental company. Our choice is Your Boat Holiday, a safety in boat rental thanks to its professionalism.

So let’s start the itinerary that leads us to the discovery of Tropea and the Aeolian Islands in seven days:

Day 1 – Discovering Tropea

Once get in the city it is a must to spend at least one day there.

The historic Tropea center is located high up, about 70 meters above sea level, and dominates the sea which it overlooks. It is characterized by a maze of alleys, streets, churches, noble palaces, panoramic terraces, and incredible sea views that suddenly open up while walking. Among the many things to see, we would like to point out the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell’Isola, located on a cliff overlooking the Aeolian Islands and the beach of Marina dell’Isola, made of white sand, overlooking the blue sea. From here you can reach the Grotta del Palombaro, which encloses a strip of sand lapped by turquoise waters at its feet.

Day 2 – From Tropea to Stromboli

We finally lift anchor and set sail for our first destination: the Stromboli island.

Stromboli is the most surprising of the Aeolian Islands, it is in fact a large active submerged volcano and is the ideal destination for excursions and trekking.

Famous for its explosive volcano that produces spectacular eruptions, earning it the nickname of the Mediterranean Lighthouse, Stromboli is located on the northernmost and easternmost island of the Aeolian archipelago. Suggestive and fascinating, Stromboli is nothing but the top of a large submerged active volcano where you can find wonderful black sand beaches, the most beautiful of the Aeolian Islands.

The main town is the homonyms Stromboli. It’s placed along the northeastern coast and is formed by the villages of San Vincenzo and San Bartolomeo, suggestive with their white houses set along the lower slopes of the volcanic crater. The second town, Ginostra, is a small village along the south-eastern coast that can only be reached by sea.

Day 3 – From Stromboli to Panarea

Panarea is the smallest and the lowest of the Aeolian islands. Just 3 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide, Panarea is a chic and worldly island. It is in fact frequented by wealthy tourists and personalities of the international jet set, who very often anchor their yachts along its coast.

Panarea is known for its thermal muds, black beaches, and wonderful sea. In addition, its whitewashed houses with blue doors and windows are reminiscent of the charm of the Aegean Sea Greek islands.

The small port of San Pietro, Ditella, and Drautto are the only centers on the island.

Day 4 – From Panarea to Salina

Very different from the other Aeolian islands, Salina is located in the central part of the Archipelago together with Lipari and Vulcano and is second in size.

It is divided into three municipalities, Santa Marina, the main port of the island to the south, Malfa to the north, and Leni to the southwest.

Salina is a green island much loved by families thanks to its tranquility.

Among the most famous beaches, we find the black beach of Rinella, surmounted by caves carved into the rock, and the bay of Pollara located inside an ancient crater that has largely collapsed.

In Salina, excellent wines are produced including the unmissable Malvasia, a sweet and aromatic wine.

Day 5 – Day 6 – From Salina to Lipari

Lipari is the largest of the 7 islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago and from a tourist point of view, it is the most developed. For this reason, we decide to dedicate two whole days to it.

With its rugged coasts along which unique beaches, wide bays, and deep caves follow one another, Lipari seems made to be discovered by boat.

Its plateaus are ideal for trekking while its cliffs overlooking the sea offer splendid views. For these and other reasons, Lipari is a very popular destination for tourists from all over the world.

Lipari town is the main transport hub between the Aeolian Islands. The center is dotted with shops, restaurants, and bars while in the ancient Palazzo dei Vescovi, adjacent to the Cathedral of San Bartolomeo, there is an important Aeolian archaeological museum.

Spiaggia Bianca is the most famous island beach: located about 4 kilometers north of Lipari town and just beyond the village of Canneto, the beach owes its name to the spectacular expanse of pumice powder that makes it up.

Day 7 – From Lipari to Vulcano

Vulcano is one of the most evocative of the Aeolian Islands, with its fumaroles, black sand beaches, sulfurous muds, and jets of steam.

Among the main attractions are the thermal mud pool, the Sabbie Nere beach from where you can admire the splendid sunsets on the island of Filicudi, and the beach of Gelso.

Vulcano has a unique nature suitable for wonderful excursions. If you love walking, reach Capo Grillo, heading north, and admire astonishing views of the nearby islands while reaching the Fossa della Fucina, on top of the volcano, you will feel like you have set foot in a lunar landscape.

Finally, don’t miss the Grotta del Cavallo, with its extraordinary play of lights and colors.

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