We didn't drive through Naples, but skirted around it. The people of Naples appear to live in a low income way - alright poverty almost. But I found the area enchanting all the same. Seeing how others live sometimes reminds you just how lucky you really are.
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| Naples from the bus. That's Mt. Vesuvius in the back. |
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| Naples from the other side. |
The road along the coast is narrow, curvy and right up on the edge. I have to say the bus drivers who know that coast like the back of their hand is worth their weight in gold.
There were several times we had to stop to let a bunch of cars pass. Or they had these volunteers posted at two points on the road and they'd control the traffic through the narrow streets. It was frightening and fascinating all at the same time.
The Amalfi area is known for their lemons. Lemoncello, in fact, is manufactured using the lemons of Amalfi. These lemons were not the ones they'd use. These were mutant lemons that had a sweet, not very tart flavor to them. The rind is about 2 in thick and the flesh of the lemon inside is a very light yellow.
Once we stopped in the town of Amalfi for some free time, the first order of business was to stop for gelato. Dah. I had the Amalfi Lemon gelato. It actually tasted more like vanilla than lemon, but it didn't stop me from eating it.
Along the narrow roads of Amalfi we found stores willing to sell you just about anything. Amalfi is very much a tourist town. Brother M noticed a line of locals in front of this fish store. As we got closer we realized they were having lunch. They were serving up fried calamari and shrimp in a paper cone cup with a slice of lemon.
The Amalfi Coast is definitely a place to see in your life time. Pack your patience though as getting there is a trial to be sure. Its one of the busiest tourist destinations in Southern Italy.
The rest of my photos of Amalfi are here.
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