Thursday, after classes, we packed our things for the weekend and headed to Stazione Termini to meet the bus and the group for the trip. The bus ride was about 5 hours to Sorrento, and we got there around 2am. After checking in to our bungalows, we passed right out.
Friday we got up super early and went to the island of Capri. It was a little rainy in the morning, but we didn't complain because we hiked all the way to the top of the island and if it was hot and sunny we would have died. It was such an amazing hike through the mountains and we got to see some incredible views. After the hike, which took about 2 hours, the sun came out and we took a boat ride around the entire island. Lorenzo, our boat driver guide, showed us some really cool places on the island and let us do some swimming and cliff jumping. It was really amazing and the water was so beautiful. We ended the day in Capri by laying on the beach before we took the ferry back to Sorrento. That night, we went to dinner and got to experience the Amalfi coast nightlife, which is craaaaaazy. The house-music bar that we went to was a blast, and we made a lot of friends- including Carlos, the bartender from Paraguay! We got in around 3am- right before the bungalow landlord closed the gate.
Saturday we slept in a bit and then headed to Positano for another day in paradise. We laid on the beach all day and went in the water. It was truly paradise- there is no other way to describe it. We had dinner at a restaurant overlooking the water and the views were amazing. That night we went out again in Sorrento. Went to a couple of different bars but ended up at the techno club again. Danced all night long and had a great time. Honestly, this long weekend was probably better than a lot of the week long vacations I've taken.
Sunday we spent the day in Naples (Napoli). It wasn't the highlight of the trip. The city was not as nice as I expected- and we were afraid of getting pick pocketed the whole time. But we found out way to an archeology museum and looked at some Roman ruins and statues, which was really cool. After a long day of walking, we had some lunch and a not-so-authentic margarita pizza, and headed back to Sorrento. We only had a couple of minutes to say goodbye to that amazing city before getting on the bus to go back to Rome. Another 4-5 hours later, I was back at my apartment. I seriously still feel like there's a part of me left in Sorrento. I can't even describe how amazing the coast was and I need to go back the next chance that I get. After a long night of homework and skype, I was finally in bed at 2am.
Today was a fun day also. Woke up early despite being sleep deprived and went to the open air market at Campo. Got lots of fresh fruits and yummy things. Then I came home for lunch and went to classes from 2-5. I've been home since then, had dinner with my room mates and now I should be doing some more homework. I have meeting for group projects and things already- classes are officially in session.
I just have to get through this week though because on Thursday I head out to Germany for OKTOBERFEST!! I'm so excited for that.
Stay tuned for more. And, check out my new favorite Italian techno song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3S4dBk4E1g
The Island of Carpi & Sorrento where my favorites when I was in Italy... the Amalfi coast was great too except the roads were winding and there was no guard rail...kinda scary
ReplyDeletethat song is on the radio here all the time now :)
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