Once again we are waiting out a bit of weather. We are in the town of Santa Maria di Leuca on the edge of the heel of Italy. Motoring here took 12 long hours, but we had some dolphins for company along the way. While we didn't anticipate staying here, it's an interesting place. The Pope's visit a few years ago must have contributed to the well maintained and clean environment. The steep steps from the harbor are called "The Gateway to Italy." They were commissioned by Mussolini, the former fascist dictator who joined w/ Hitler. His name is conspicuously absent from everything. We're learning history, catching up on homeschool and hanging out with our friends on "Katjulla." Today it is cold and rainy. However, I'm certain when we cross the Adriatic Sea tomorrow and arrive in Greece it will be sunny and warm - just like in the brochure:)