Here are just one or two pics of me ascending the mast on the Royal Clipper, sitting with my husband on the viewing platform and then descending again. I did this in the morning and then ascended Mount Etna in the afternoon! A scary day all round but oh so worth it! A fantastic cruise. Thanks to all the crew and guests who made it so special. How will we top that next year??!!!

Stephanie and Michael Bettinson

Preparing to climb the mast.

Almost at the top.

What a view!

Climbing back down.