Sunday, June 1st 2013
We've been here about a day and a half. The flight was uneventful -- just long. Had a short connection in Paris with a long, long walk to the next departure lounge but made it OK. My luggage arrived which I was happy about.
Funny thing happened in Seattle when we went through customs. Eleanor and I went up together and the lady asked us if we were married! Then she asked us if we slept together! When we said we were sisters she gave us a lecture about coming up together when we weren't "family".
Yesterday we were sort of exhausted from little sleep but kept awake by walking around, shopping, etc. And we really did shop. The clothes here are awesome and stylish. I got a neat outfit for half price because it was the winter line and Eleanor bought a beautiful dress. The lady from the store is the designer and has three more stores in Positano where we are going next. So we will visit her there. Her factory is there as well.Then today in another shop down the street I bought something that matched.
We spent the day at Pompeii with Anne and Karen. What a neat place. It was well worth the time (4 hours?) and money (not much). I was worried about the weather though as in the nite we had a monsoon. But by morning the sky was blue and we didn't get rain until noonish -- and just showers. We took the train there and back -- about 20 to 30 minutes each way. Afterwards E and I wandered the streets, going down to the harbour.Sorrento is built on a hill with spectacular cliffs, lots of cobblestone roads, great architecture, etc.
Not much in the way of beaches around here as it is very cliffy with these small beach areas. Noone on them as too cool. They've had a lot of rain. Supposed to be better tomorrow. But we had no complaints about today with the sunny morning.
Can't get on the internet so far. Need to go downstairs and get some help. Apparently they have changed systems and it's not working right yet.
We've sampled the gelato and canoli (pastry with yummy filling). Supper last night was pasta with buffalo and tonite fresh caught sea bass. Breakfast in the hotel is great with lots of selection. Lunch was a shared pizza at about 3 pm.
The hotel is very nice. I can't believe how nice when we aren't paying very much. Good recommendation Shannon. Only complaint is the water's not hot -- just warm.
Off to Capri tomorrow.