*NAPLES*

Now this is when the tourism gets down to business! Wednesday we woke up early for a private tour of Pompeii and Amalfi Coast. We first headed to Pompeii before the crowds and the heat took over. Pompeii left me in awe. I’d like to say it was awesome, but that word just doesn’t carry the impact that it should. Centuries before Christ, mankind had already developed a city-wide sewage structure, street reflectors, and air cooling systems. Even small things, like puppy dog signs and petrified bread loaves made me realize how short my one life is within the large scheme of things (in a good way).

After Pompeii we twisted and turned up the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast to an amazing view for lunch. We had fresh veggies and pasta at an old olive oil farm over looking the coast line. After that we circled through the small towns, stopping for shops, gelato, limoncello and photographs. The views were breath-taking, something from a postcard or a movie.

One of the most memorable parts about this tour was the driving… wow. There are very few rules and regulations when driving in Italy and anything goes, especially if you are on a scooter. BUT, the great part was no one had road-rage: there were no horn honking or impatient drivers. And we did not see one wreck the entire time. It was interesting, and definitely a product of their lackadaisical attitudes; something we should maybe take note of.

Pompeii

Amalfi Coast, beautiful, beautiful!

Sorrento Lemons