Wed.16th.Nov.
Wow. This morning we finally left Pompeii and headed for Sorrento. Set up satnav to avoid tolls and motorways. It was in a playful mood. We drove through towns, small and large all with one thing in common, narrow streets and suicidal drivers, (two things in common - well three actually, throw in enormous lorries). I have seldom had such a nerve wracking time behind the wheel, when we eventually got onto the coast road, the SS145 we entered a tunnel about a mile long and it was the first time all morning I'd got into fourth gear. As we exited the tunnel we realised it had all been worthwhile. The view which greeted us was of Vesuvius towering over Napoli across the bay. We pulled in at the first layby and just drank it in. The day was perfect, clear blue skies, warm sunshine and crystal light. Persevered with the drive through other towns with narrow streets and wide lorries until we reached the free car park on which we planned to spend the day and possibly the night. Our luck was in again!! There were a bunch of people erecting a circus big top, we were told in short order to find alternative parking. So here we are in Sorrento Piano, a smaller resort just east of Sorrento. Walked down to the marina and had lunch in a small bar, delicious sandwich of ham and mozerella, good coffee and a gelatto. Home for siesta and then off to shops. Tomorrow must try to see Sorrento before taking off to Amalfi, mixed feelings about that, apparently the views are to die for and so is the road!! Wish us luck.
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