I'm Off!
30 Oktober 2024, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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, "WhyBaca lagi
JFK to FCO
30 Oktober 2024, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 25Baca lagi
Leo Express
31 Oktober 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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. TheBaca lagi
Everything in Rome is Under Construction
31 Oktober 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 theBaca lagi
Officially traveling for 24 hours...
31 Oktober 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 leftBaca lagi
Caserta
31 Oktober 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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". IBaca lagi
I Masanelli Pizzaria da Francesco Martuc
31 Oktober 2024, Itali ⋅ 🌙 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 aBaca lagi
A wasted day?
1 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 couldBaca lagi
Morning in Caserta
2 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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, sinceBaca lagi
9:12 train to Salerno
2 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofBaca lagi
10:33 to Reggio Calabria
2 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 aBaca lagi
Reggio Calabria-B&BPellicano Guest House
2 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ⛅ 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.Baca lagi
Royal Reef
2 November 2024, Itali ⋅ 🌙 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 SaturdayBaca lagi
Late start
3 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 watchedBaca lagi
Gelateria Cesare
3 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 thingsBaca lagi
Rest of the day
3 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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. TheyBaca lagi
Dinner at the Mother in Law's
3 November 2024, Itali ⋅ 🌙 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.Baca lagi
First colazione
4 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 pistachioBaca lagi
Bergamot Museum and shopping
4 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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,Baca lagi
Castle Arangonese
4 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 (8thBaca lagi
Pizza again!
4 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasBaca lagi
Officina del Gusto
4 November 2024, Itali ⋅ 🌙 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 evenBaca lagi
Leaving Reggio Calabria
5 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 breakfastBaca lagi
Pentedattilo
5 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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.Baca lagi
The long day driving
5 November 2024, Itali ⋅ ☀️ 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 inBaca lagi

























































































































