Beautiful island. Fabulous lunch in a restaurant over looking the bay. Perfect! Be warned about walking around in Naples on your own. No that safe! Be very aware. ...
Our guide, Enzo, offered insights into the Neapolitans (risk takers living in the shadow of a volcano), gave us a sense of the destruction suffered during World War II and justifications for the pragmactic buildings built in the days of Mussolini. ...
It was pouring with rain. We waited for the guide and driver we had booked to go to Herculaneum for the morning but she did not show up. After talking with the company it seems our booking, instead of being reconfirmed, was cancelled by their computer system. They offered to get us a car and driver for later that day but given the weather we declined. They then offered us a tour of any Italian ...
Leisurely had our breakfast in Taste before disembarkation at 10am to explore Naples by foot. With a map from the Tourist Info, we navigate our way to Piazza Plebiscito where the Royal Palace is. But the most impressive building in Naples is the un-heralded church of no name. I think it is San Francisco Church or something, the stone engraving has .. FRANCISCO DE PAVLA FERDINANDUS .. You got to ...
Having visited Naples before, we decided to go to Sorrento. Gorgeous mix of wee streets to stroll round and we walked to the edge to look down on the port below!
It's whetted our appetite for a return visit next spring to the Amalfi coast for a week and that's when we'll take a day and visit Pompeii. ...
Took public transportation and did a self-guided tour of Herculaneum which is fantastic, a definite must-see for anyone with archeological interests. ...
