I'm Off!
30. Oktober 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
I am running out of titles for my initial posts for a trip. Anyway, today is the day. I said goodbye to Teetee and took a Lyft to PDX.
Last night, I saw an article on my Google news feed about, "WhyWeiterlesen
JFK to FCO
30. Oktober 2024 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We landed a bit early but had to wait for our gate to be vacated. I watched Avitar during the flight. It was okay, but I don't get why it was such a big deal.
My flight was delayed by about 25Weiterlesen
Leo Express
31. Oktober 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
On my way to Rome on the Leonardo Express. I took my time at the airport to freshen up, including a good teeth brushing and some mascara. Then I stopped for a double espresso before heading out. TheWeiterlesen
Everything in Rome is Under Construction
31. Oktober 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Like the title says, everything is under construction. I went to check my bags at the place I put them last time, but I could only leave them there for 2 hours. So I walked to the other side of theWeiterlesen
Officially traveling for 24 hours...
31. Oktober 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
I left my house 24 hours ago, and I'm still traveling. I am on the train from Rome to Aversa, then changing trains for a short trip to Caserta.
I stopped for an espresso and a cornetto before I leftWeiterlesen
Caserta
31. Oktober 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
I arrived in Caserta around 2:40pm. That was 25 hours of travel. I left the wrong side of the station and had to walk double to find an underpass to get to the other side.
Then I found the "B&B". IWeiterlesen
I Masanelli Pizzaria da Francesco Martuc
31. Oktober 2024 in Italien ⋅ 🌙 57 °F
I am currently waiting for my 11pm reservation at "The Best Pizzaria in the World." So are about 50 other people. I gave them my name.and I got, "I'll call you." So it may be awhile...
I stopped at aWeiterlesen
A wasted day?
1. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
I slept until 12:30ish. Then I relaxed in bed for a while... I finally got out of bed at 1ish. It was a warm, sunny day. I sat out on the balcony with my instant coffee, as there was no way I couldWeiterlesen
Morning in Caserta
2. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
I was up at 7am, and packed up by 8am. I am relaxing with my Starbucks Via coffee in the balcony. The coffee is in the Starbucks Rome mug I bought at the train station. Thank goodness I did, sinceWeiterlesen
9:12 train to Salerno
2. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Is that where the cookies come from?
I left the room at about 8:30, since I was all packed and there was nothing else to do. Again, thank goodness for elevators! My first challenge was getting out ofWeiterlesen
10:33 to Reggio Calabria
2. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We arrived on time in Salerno, and I made it to the next platform. There was a train arriving and I got onto my car. But my car had 3 seats across, and this one had 4. I quickly got off and asked aWeiterlesen
Reggio Calabria-B&BPellicano Guest House
2. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
My hotel was a 20-minute walk from the train station. Half of it was up hill...it's not that far, right? I wasn't sure what to expect-- would it be like the last place, just rooms and no staff? Nope.Weiterlesen
Royal Reef
2. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
After my nap and a bit of freshening up, I decided to head to the seafood restaurant Lorenzo recommended. The website said it opened at 7pm, so l left here a little after 6:30pm.
It's SaturdayWeiterlesen
Late start
3. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
I think the whole "pizza at 11pm" thing two nights ago really messed up my schedule. I got home at 10ish last night but couldn't fall asleep. "The Big Lebowski" was on TV (in English), and I watchedWeiterlesen
Gelateria Cesare
3. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
After strolling the riva for a while, I finally found Gelateria Cesare. It is an institution here, dating back to 1918. It just a little green kiosk on a wedge of a corner. One of their famous thingsWeiterlesen
Rest of the day
3. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
After my gelato, I decided to walk back down to the waterfront. There are a lot of modern sculptures throughout the city. One of them is a large section of a park full of columns made of wire. TheyWeiterlesen
Dinner at the Mother in Law's
3. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
The owner suggested this place, and I stopped by during lunch to see if I needed a reservation. It is called "La Cantina della Suocera." (Suocera = MIL)
On the walk, I passed the Passeggiata again.Weiterlesen
First colazione
4. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
I finally got up in time for breakfast! I missed I yesterday's because I slept too late. The breakfast that I paid for with my reservation is about 4 blocks away.
It was good. I had a pistachioWeiterlesen
Bergamot Museum and shopping
4. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
I found out about the Bergamot Museum from a Facebook group I am on. I also read about the history of bergamot in "The Land Where Lemons Grow." It is a small museum, with a lot of old equipment,Weiterlesen
Castle Arangonese
4. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
I decided to visit the castle that I kept walking past. It is Castle Aragonese, name from the time when Aragon ruled southern Italy. However, the building itself dates back to the Byzantine era (8thWeiterlesen
Pizza again!
4. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
I rarely eat pizza in Italy, but one of the places the B&B recommended was Fratelli della Bufala. It was close and open, so I headed there. It was in a shady lane, with 2 or 3 restaurants.
I wasWeiterlesen
Officina del Gusto
4. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
This is my last night in Reggio Calabria. And I decided to go to a nice restaurant. The host had recommended this one too, "La Officina del Gusto." I had scouted it out earlier in the day and evenWeiterlesen
Leaving Reggio Calabria
5. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
First things first--I want to come back. I really like this place. Both the hotel and the town. I didn't get to see the famous bronze statues or eat another gelato!
I went to the cafe for breakfastWeiterlesen
Pentedattilo
5. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
After I had my normal white knuckle ride out of the city, I headed southeast to Pentedattilo. My car is a brand I have never heard of'--SEAT? The model is an Ibiza. It's fine and was cheap to rent.Weiterlesen
The long day driving
5. November 2024 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
After Pentedattilo, I wanted to drive the south coast, along the Ionian Sea. Google really wanted me to go back through Reggio Calabria! I took the road along the Ionian sea and stopped one time inWeiterlesen

























































































































