We left Sorrento by ferry after two nights. It was a beautiful cruise (2 hrs) down the surprisingly short but stunning Amalfi coast. Fun to hear the different languages on the ferry. We're wearing too many clothes, that's for sure, and I tried to remedy that tonight at the markets of Palermo, but they don't offer linen sun dresses in size 14 american. Time to pick up a mediterranian diet, for sure. Karma will be happy. no more butter. Grandpa will be happy. no more sugar in my coffee.
Got off the ferry in Salerno, and caught a bus to Agropoli, which is at the southern tip of the pay of Salerno. We were there to see Paestum (yes, you say PASTE-uhm), the most stunning greek ruins imaginable. We walked this huge park just before dusk and the sandstone glowed yellow, like it was capturing the sun. We spent the next entire day on the beach, meeting young chatty Julia, from Naples, digging in the sand, swimming, eating pizza, reading the guidebook. For two nights we climbed the hill, thru the throngs of the passigiata (sp?) (families out strolling) to the castello district for the most amazing pizza - and gelato - and mussels with lemon - and to watch the World Cup finals on a tv with 30 other people outside at a sidewalk cafe. great fun.
On Monday we took a slow, hot train (so crowded we stood with our packs in the entry way) back up to Salerno to do something we'd ruled out earlier: rent a car.
Fiat love. Fiat tiny. Fiat fast. Fiat five speed. Fiat four door with hatch back. Fiat fun fun fun. Fiat fits anywhere. With Fiat, we could go places buses couldnà't. We didnàt have to wait for trains. We could cram our backpacks in the hatchback. we controlled the airconditioner. After getting out of crowded Salerno, we were in FIat heaven.
It sounds like you're enjoying your time in Italy, especially the Fiat. I'm anxious to hear more about your trip and see pictures, as well.
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