Italy

The clerk at the hotel said to negotiate a ‘best price’, but the taxi driver at the stand says he uses a meter.  It’s a dumb mistake on my part to let him.  The meter is set to ‘gouge’ and the 30 minute ride costs $100.  I should have negotiated up front. For the last … Continue reading »

 Amazing day on the Amalfi coast of Italy, hiking the Sentieri Degli dei, or Walk of the Gods.  We did the 7+ km in about 4 hours.  It’s an event you’ll remember forever.

I awaken, a little sore from carrying Lily so far yesterday.  But it’s a good feeling.   Today we leave Rome and head to Amalfi, the final stop on our quick 9-day Italy trip.  But first we have a little more Rome to do.

 Day six is mostly a travel day, but we find some awesome stuff hidden in Rome including bones, Caravaggio, and long rides on assorted public transit.

The Daphne B&B is expensive, but we get two full rooms, a solid breakfast, and good assistance with reservations, tours and directions. We’re not on our usual up-early schedule, and we eat coffee, salami and yogurt around 9am.