Bounding between the flying fires and through the pipe maze, we reach the magic log that floats on lava without bursting into flames. This boss's downfall is his own stupidity.
For some reason, we have to go right into a the bandits' lair to get Mario back to his parents. I don't know why bandits would live in a cave ensconced in lava flows.
Yeah, it's another Goonies reference. So sue me. This level required us to use some dangerous maneuvers to get to the goal. Most of the bonus items are in paces that require even more dangerous maneuvers.
A castle without a foundation, unless you count air and clouds. I have this thing against buildings floating without foundations. Also, touching Fuzzy made me much less dizzy than Raven did.