Napoli to Amalfi

We were sad to leave Napoli - our stay far exceeded our expectations. We got the 10 am ferry along with half of Italy it seemed! Stops at Sorrento and Positano and then Amalfi.
For the first time we Czytaj więcej
Amalfi & Ravello

We had breakfast in the most beautiful breakfast room imaginable this morning. Photos tomorrow!
We then got the Shuttle to Ravello - village high up the mountain between Amalfi and Minori. The Villa Czytaj więcej
Hotel Floridiana rooftop wine & cheese

After our extremely expensive meal last night, we decided to have a simple meal of wine and antipasto (from the local Supermarket) on the newly discovered rooftop of this glorious Hotel Floridiana!
We Czytaj więcej
Capri

After another wonderful breakfast at the Hotel, we got the ferry to the Isle of Capri - 1.25 hrs. We eventually found where to buy shuttle tickets to Ana Capri, way up the mountain. We were crammed Czytaj więcej
Breakfast at Hotel Floridiana!

Just too lovely not to share!
Amalfi - Positano - Sorrento

We could write a travel book on our experiences with Italian public transport! It's intriguing to say the least! There's a system, sort of ... People run around trying to find where to buy tickets Czytaj więcej
Amalfi - Sorrento - Napoli - Caserta

Our last breakfast at Hotel Floridiana and then we were lined up for the Sorrento ferry. Another beautiful day. The ferry called into Positano & Capri before we disembarked at Sorrento. A shuttle bus Czytaj więcej
Caserta to Lecce

Up and off to the Caserta railway station for our slightly delayed departure for Lecce. A comfortable 4.5 hrs on a moderately fast train.
Taxi to our first hotel which was booked by the bike tour Czytaj więcej
Lecce to Ontranto - day 1 Puglia bike

The 13 bike riders and Ilenia, our Guide, gathered at 0900 to have bikes allocated and checks completed before we began our Puglia Bike Ride.
The conditions were ideal for the 68 km ride from Lecce to Czytaj więcej
Otranto & surrounds

After a few challenging days health wise, I (Kerrie) got my mojo back and was able to enjoy the day in Otranto and surrounding districts.
We are staying at a nicely appointed resort 3 km out of Czytaj więcej
Otranto to Santa Maria Di Leuca

We were on our bikes at 0900 - needing to get a good start for our 56 km ride.
Another glorious day for riding until we got rained on for maybe 30 mins. Adds to the fun!
Today's ride was, apparently, Czytaj więcej
Santa Maria Di Leuca to Gallipoli

Roger woke with a head cold while Kerrie continues to improve! We left our accommodation at 0900 and stopped a few km down the track to see the very lovely cathedral at Varetto with a stone building Czytaj więcej
Gallipoli & surrounds

Our ride today was a short 30 km loop from Gallipoli out to the home of the owner of Salerno Bici - the bike company that organizes the Puglia bike trips.
The huge home of Carlos (owner of Salerno Czytaj więcej
Gallipoli to Lecce - last day!

Today is the last day of our Puglia Bike trip. We set off from Gallipoli and made our way up the coast, stopping at a seaside village to order 'sandwiches' (rolls - mortodello & cheese) from the local Czytaj więcej
Lecce - catch up day!

A slow start to the day! We were pleased to say a final farewell to some of our Puglia Biking friends who were leaving after breakfast.
We found a Laundromat and got our clothing back in order!
We Czytaj więcej
Lecce to Locorotondo

We took a taxi from the hotel in Lecce to the railway station where we boarded the train for Fasano. After the 45 min journey we found there was no bus from Fasano to Locorotundo so a 'taxi' was Czytaj więcej
Alberobello

At the Locorotondo railway station Janice struck up a conversation with a man, Damieno, waiting to also go to Alberobello for business. He then invited us for coffee and lemon cream filled pastries! Czytaj więcej
Locorotondo to Matera

We knew that this leg of our journey was going to be the most challenging - and we were not disappointed! Instead of 3 trains to negotiate, we had 4! We traveled for 6 hours on trains, quite anxious Czytaj więcej
Sassi - old town of Matera

A full-on day started with a visit to Basilica Cathedrale & museum. Unbelievable wealth and grandeur created while the peasant people were living in poverty.
We then visited Santa Maria de Idris - a Czytaj więcej
Matera - Day 2

A lovely slow start to the day with the delivery of croissants by our landlord. We made our way to Casa Noha in the Sassi district. Here we saw a 30 min video on Matera from the very beginning until Czytaj więcej
Matera to Ancona

Our goal today was to travel by 2 trains from Matera to Ancona (on the East Coast of Italy).
Fortunately we had virtually completed packing last night because this morning we woke at 0545 to no power! Czytaj więcej
Ancona to Bolzano

Another day of train travel and we are delighted to say, our last! We left Ancona, heading for Bologna where we had 16 mins to swap trains. Fortunately the next train was delayed 10 mins - what joy, Czytaj więcej
Dramatic Dolomites - 1

We decided to go to the Dolomites and hope for good weather. We were blessed with a lovely day to explore this amazing landscape.
First we caught the bus from outside our Hotel (free of charge) for Czytaj więcej
Mont Seuc - Dolomites 2

After our first cable car to Mont Seceda, we took the cable car on the other side of the town of Ostisei. This cable car ascended to 2,100 metres. The view, once again, was stunningly beautiful.
We Czytaj więcej
Bolzano - bad hair day!

Another lovely slow start to the day with a delicious breakfast on the patio of the hotel.
We then took a bus to Salon Ryan - the only hair salon that could fit us in. Roger needed a trim & Kerrie a Czytaj więcej
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PodróżnikThanks Shirl! What are you guys up to today? This is so good - living our holiday and following yours too!