Nice to see another Sotonian being a fan of The Man in Seat 61.
I got my Sicilian driving licence thanks to three days of driving in the Palermo rush hour - it’s wacky races on speed
But it works somehow and after a while you start to get it - a indicator means I am about to move into that space, it might be wise not to be in it when I go
Every junction is a filter in turn even on red lights
Ignore the scooters - they know the risks and they will avoid you
Once you comprehend this then it actually becomes quite fun
That’s the warm up before the proper test, which is central Naples. Two hours of sweat and terror behind the wheel of a hired Fiat Uno, fucking hell that was a baptism of fire.
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Ever tried to walk across a pedestrian crossing in Naples?
Suicide!
Traffic lights, strictly optional.
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You have to stride out like you own the road
He probably does own the road.
Ham and pineapple, I trust?
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Doner meat
Had porcetta and chips pizza in Sicily
I’m amazed you made it out alive.
Wash your mouth out! Cheese, tomato and local prosciutto. With a little chilli olive oil.
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The Mafia are aware.
In the history of the World there have been many important paradigm shifting meetings.
But today at The Green Dragon in Bramshaw was the greatest lunch
Thanks @lifeintheslowlane @scotty
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Two pints of water and a spoonful of thin vegetable soup doesn’t really constitute “lunch” on your part mate 
I do hope your adverse reaction to the dodgy hops has subsided. Everyone else’s food was excellent, it’s a pity you weren’t in condition to partake.
But yes, other than that it was up there with Yalta and the annual Bilderberg Dinner in terms of historic importance. I can only apologise on behalf of myself and the other men in attendance for selfishly precluding any possibility of meaningful political dialogue by bringing our womenfolk along. 
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