Sorrento

We took a train from Rome to Naples and then a smaller train from a different company(Circumvesuviana) south to Sorrento.


Day 1 was spent wandering the narrow streets of the old town. We discovered Sorrento is named after the mythical Sirens (cute chicks in the water who lure sailors to their death). It is famous for inlaid woodwork.



Day2.


We went to Pompeii. I never imagined just how big it is. We spent hours wandering through the ruins. Some bits are amazingly preserved. There is even a brothel with an illustrated menu.





Day3. We took a bus to Amalfi and wandered around. The mountainous setting is spectacular, but the beach is made of rough brown sand like on a river bank. We then went to Positano. The area is a hangout for the rich an famous. There was a massive yacht just offshore with not just one helicopter but two. While we were there, one helicopter headed off (perhaps junior wanted some Maccas). They then had to shuffle th other helicopter around like we might move cars in the driveway. Its a tough life for some.

Tomorrow we will be off to Croatia, starting at the crack of dawn.