It's been quite an adventure so far. It took us 12 hours (with multiple stops, one for a cell phone - that took forever) to drive from Aviano to the Amalfi Coast. Tim and I shared the drive. Driving here is pretty cool - I got to drive as fast as 90 and 100mph (almost legally!) and the drivers actually only use the left lane for passing!!! Tim and Gab slept while I drove, but I was pretty entertained with the scenery - all mountains the entire way. Now we're in Salerno, where we will be staying for the next 3 nights. We spent last night on an olive farm in Sorrento, but decided it wasn't for us. Getting there, we drove in circles and wound up making a wrong turn onto a road that wasn't really a road...it was interesting trying to back up and turn around. Unlike Rainman, Tim really IS an excellent driver. We finally made it there. Then, we almost didn't make it back after dinner because our gps kept taking us in circles. The roads in Sorrrento are very windy, very narrow, and very packed with motorcycles, bicycles and crazy drivers. It took us an hour to find our way back. Then, the internet didn't work in our apartment and we just decided to stay elsewhere. The neighborhood we're in now is a bit of a dump, but the apartment itself is lovely and part of this little group of apartments that are very pretty and well-maintained. We're glad we made the change.
Getting here to Salerno, we took the 2 hour drive (30 miles in 2 hours) versus the 1 hour drive so that we could see the coast. We drove from Sorrento to Salerno, which practically covers the entire Amalfi Coast. It was the most gorgeous drive I have EVER taken in my life. All mountains and water and lemons trees and greenery and breathtaking views wherever we looked. We pulled over numerous times so Gab could take pictures. The roads were so steep and windy, unlike any we'd ever driven, but amazing nonetheless. The Amalfi Coast and Venice are a toss-up as to which place is more beautiful. They are very different, each one with its own unique charm. I am IN LOVE with Italy!!!!
We have had gelato every day and visited countless pastacheria's for pastries and cappuccinos to die for! I'm happily packing on the pounds - I don't even want to think about the diet I'll have to be on when we get back! Grrrr!
Tomorrow we may do The Walk of the Gods which is a 5+ mile hike...we'll see. So far, this has been a wonderful trip with Tim and Gab! :)
Hey Rach - Eat to your heart's content, girl! I just love that you're taking pictures of your food - lol! Sounds like Italy has it's own version of Bootcamp (hiking) to help you stay in shape. I'm not EVEN gonna comment on all the getting lost you've been doing - but only b/c I know you don't read Italian :) Those photos look like postcards...sooo amazingly beautiful! Italy is giving you some lemons, so make lemonade - ha, ha. Wish I was there...not here! :)
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Awesome pictures, and it looks you guys are having an adventurous trip. Rachel, don't worry about packing on pounds. Enoy local cuisine and all munchies + wine. You know that Boot-Camp is always here for all of you when you come back.
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