Category Archives: Italy

Naples to Rome

Up early, again!, but with purpose, we were off to Rome. Our last breakfast, much the same as before, nice but repetartive due I suspect to the few guests staying; still nice never the same. Naturally it ws raining when we … Continue reading

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Isle of Capri

We woke to a very miserable day, wet grey and dull, thought for one moment we were in the Uk. We had some breakfast, and checked at reservations to see if the ferry was running, which it is, also the … Continue reading

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Day 2, Capri

As we said yesterday we need an early start as we want to have a full day on the Isle of Capri so the alarm went off at 0730, showered and down to breakfast before 0830 and then things started … Continue reading

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Day 1, Pompei

Following an excellent night’s sleep in this first class hotel, one of those hotels one can only allord out of season, we enjoyed a good breakfast in their dining room at the top of the building with commanding views of … Continue reading

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Our journey to Italy

6/2. Up early, sorted the house out, finished packing, and we were away after breakfast about 9ish, we said we wouldn’t rush! Traffic was minimal as we left Valencia behind. The weather was sunny, not a cloud in the sky, … Continue reading

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A Nostalgic Visit

The last time I visited Portofino was around 1955 when I was 11 and it has always stuck in my memory as it was so pretty and quaint, built at the end of a small peninsular and with an interesting … Continue reading

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