What? Where? Why?

So ... this gadget was on the counter when we checked into our airbnb. 🤔 Anyone know what it is? We have no idea but don't want to miss out on some gadget fun before we check out of here tomorrow morning!

We decided to walk down to the Port here at Piano di Sorrento (aka Porto Marina Di Cassano). Google said it was a 22 minute walk but Im sure that didn't include the longest switchbacks down the cliff side that we have ever encountered! 

The scenery was gorgeous and it is so much quieter and more relaxing than the Port of Sorrento. It is still busyling with tourists there! We are so happy that we chose to stay here instead of Sorrento. And when we reached the seashore, we found a wonderful table overlooking the gulf of Naples. It was so quiet until they turned the music on. Since there was only two tables (apparently tourist season is done here now!) ... we got brave enough to ask them to turn it off again. It was such a treat to be away from the clamor of traffic ... the worst of which is the dang motorbikes! We were happy to here only the seagulls!

We started off with another local white wine. It's my turn to say "it's the best ever" white wine I've had. It's better than those in Spain ... which I thought were amazing. I ordered the ravioli Caprese and the old boy started with anchovies. They were "good" but not the best ever. Then he had the octopus ... which was caught this morning. He declared that truly was "the best ever." It said it was as tender as butter and he claimed it was even "better than lobster." He offered me a bite but ... I was not even curious enough to taste it!  And, when we looked it up on Trip Advisor, we discovered the seaside restaurant was rated #1 in the area! It was a great place to languish over a very lovely lunch! 

Oh ... we discovered 'why' they serve water with the coffee. It is to clear the palate and makes the coffee taste better. Apparently it is only a custom of Southern Italy. It is not done north of Rome. 

Did I share how hot and sunny it is here? It is only 22°C but it feels like 27°! I am now wishing I had packed more than one skort and far fewer long leggings!! The old boy is gloating a bit because he only packed two pair of pants. The rest are shorts. By the looks of what we packed in our suitcases, you'd think we were headed for different destinations! 🥴  In all honesty though, I'm hoping he gets to be right in terms of the weather yet to come!

We made the hike back up the switchbacks and, thankfully, it wasn't as bad as I expected! Most of the stores and restaurants close from 3:00pm to 7:00pm (ish) ... so ... we headed home to rest ourselves. We don't have quite as much energy as we did during our big day yesterday!

Hopefully we can catch a sunset tonight and get to bed early! We are checkingbout in the morning and travelling by train to Naples. Our first walking tour begins tomorrow at 4:00pm!

Opefully I'll chat with you again before we go to bed!

Hugs from Italy,
❤️ k&j ❤️もっと詳しく