Pompei to Amalfi

We had half a day to fill in here before our transfer to Amalfi. It was an interesting morning just taking in the sights of Pompei as we walked around the town. They have such a nice central square with a big fountain,trees a huge bell tower and  Bacillica church but it's so unkept with long grass and weeds all going to seed. It was the same everywhere here. Everything looks so unloved even their cars. As we walked along the pavement we tried to find a parked car that didn't have a scratch or a dent and they were hard to find.We could see why when we saw this parked car. I don't think I'd want to have a rental car here.

We watched them park...the gap was tiny but they still manoeuvred their way in.

It was soon time to meet our driver back at the hotel for our transfer to Amalfi.

 The trip took about forty minutes and the landscape changed into lush countryside with all its citrus, fruit & veg. growing on the steep terraced hillsides around their homes. It feels good to be amongst lemons again. After this great scenic drive we arrived at the gates of Punta Cavita B&B where Roberto (the owner) was waiting to welcome us. He filled us in on his B&B, local buses, boat hires and eateries. His wife welcomed us with a delicious limoncello from her freezer. This B& B is in Ravello well up the hill from the beach in Atrani and was recommended by Chris & Lyn from the Gables.....a great recommendation. Just 2 nights here then we move into an apartment down by the beach in Atrani for 5 nights. It will be great to be self contained for awhile.

View from our private patio looking through the Bougainvillea.

We took a walk down the 100s of steps into Atrani to familiarise ourselves with the area then caught the bus back up to our B&B. Time to eat again so we found a place that Roberto had recommended. It was great to sleep all night with the patio doors wide open to the sea views. We are noticing how crisp and clear NZ scenery is compared to over here. We commented about the haze to some English tourists in the North of Italy and they hadn't noticed, however I guess they don't know any different. We are so lucky to breath such clean air in NZ, let's hope it stays that way.