There is light at the end of the tunnel for overseas travel again as borders begin to reopen, and there are plenty of tunnels to pass through in Europe. Many years ago when our family travelled around Italy by car our young children were so fascinated with the tunnels that they started recording the number we passed through. As there were so many they finally gave it up and found other things to amuse them. 

But this is a story of the trials and tribulations, and the joys and excitement of driving around Sicily and Sardinia. Before you pick up a car anywhere in Italy, make sure you have comprehensive insurance because it appears a dent or two on your car is almost a badge of honour. That said, the Italians are far better drivers than rumour has it.