SORRENTO

SATURDAY MAY 16 

Our ship docked in Napoli, Italy at 7AM. Our tour was scheduled for an 815 AM departure for Sorrento and we left as scheduled.  Our on board guide briefed us on the sights and sounds of Naples as we passed through the city on our way to beautiful and enchanting Sorrento.  

When we visited Sorrento in 2013, Ken  admired a wooden inlaid carving of the Last Supper that we felt was too expensive for our frugally oriented budget (poverty stricken?).  He has lamented on his deprivation since that visit and thus, Sorrento had definitely been in his planning scheme for this trip. I wanted to be sure that I was along because I thought I had veto power. 

Our ride up the winding, narrow road into Sorrento was, as we expected, exhilarating and for the faint of heart unnerving.  Nevertheless, we were inspired by the view and admired the people who choose to live on a cliff surrounded by beauty and Italian (hot?) air. No cowards are they.

Our excursion was only 5 hours with our ride to and fro 1 ½ hours each way and 1 ½ hours there.  The missing half hour was reserved for “herding the cattle” that best describes the job of a tour guide on these outings. At least that is my view of the experience.

  

Once in the shopping area, Ken was off to shop while I found a place to sit and watch the people.  A delightful lady from England sat down beside me and entertained me with her travel stories. She has cruised extensively and her stories were delightful.

After 45 minutes Ken returned, carrying a huge bag that made me realize how misled I was in believing that I had any veto power whatsoever.  Yes, he got his last supper and he is lucky that I do not use the term literally.  I did give him a dirty look and chastised him for not having it shipped home.  I warned him that he was on his own insofar as getting it home.  He is now having second thoughts in his judgment but he has made his bed and he shall lie in it.

We had been encouraged to try the Margareta pizza and we tend to do what we are told especially if it involves eating. We shared one and yes, it was delightful.  All in all – the trip was a scenic delight, Sorrento is a lovely, welcoming and safe destination that we wished we had more time to enjoy.

Our ride back was just as anxiety riddled as the ride up but I had adjusted and I slept most of the way.  We wish we could see and enjoy more of the Italian countryside but alas, a ships tour must do at this stage of our childhood.

Today Sunday May 17, is a sea day and tomorrow we visit Athens.  Life is grand and we really are having a good time.  Stay tuned for our adventures especially as we transit into the Suez. We are all looking forward to the adventure!!