Well the last 5 days have been great. We relaxed, drove along the coast to the small towns on the amalfi coast, and snorkeled in a secluded bay. The drive was long but we found our campsite in a place called marina del cantone with somewhat ease. We set up camp and then had well deserved beer at the bar. The next day we read, played cards, and soaked in the sun all day. It was funny because after what we have been doing we found just laying around quite boring. So the 2nd day we went for a drive to Positano and Amalfi for the day enjoying the driving (the craziest driving I have ever seen) and the views of coast that reminded me somewhat of hawaii. We were going to leave that day to go to Sorrento (about 30min away over the mountain) but we saw a snorkeling trip for a cheap price on tueseday so we decided to wait and do that. It was well worth it as well. We got to this little secluded bay by boat and started our snorkeling right away. Before we knew it we were in 25ft deep water and our guide was diving to the bottom and pulling up starfish. We got to touch a pretty big bright red one. We also saw a few schools of fish and a plastic bag that looked like a jelly fish at first but that was about it. The even included drinks and 2 giant rolls.
After the dive we headed to sorrento for one night walking around in the city and taking photos of the bay of naples and the city of naples itself. (decided to skip naples after hearing some stories about it). We also got some good photos of mount Vesuvius.
The next day we headed towards pompeii to find out that is was 10 euros each to get in. Well Megan and I am not extremley hurting for money but we do have to watch where we spend it. Luckily there gave us a half price discount with our British Passports. So that made up our minds and we spent the next 2 hours walking around the ruins of pompeii which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. I have attached some photos for your viewing pleasure.
Following Pompeii we drove back to Rome so we could finally see the sistine chapel having missed it again last saturday due to a huge and I mean huge lineup. Today was no better and it was packed. After about an hour or so we finially got to the chapel and it also was packed with a ton of people. the paintings though are amazing. I can't even descirbe it. You will just have to see it for yourself.
4 comments:
I dont know what to say, so......... You boyz and gals seem to be having a great trip. Glad to hear it, just remmber to come back! Nothing is new back here, school, work and that's it. IS so sad!!!! LOL BUt this time next yr i sould be over there with u, so we're party it up in Europe 2006. YEAH BABY!!!! lol ANyways, have fun, be safe and take care guys.
Stan
I say chaps!
what is the deal with the asian and trinidasian?? 2 posts from Ryan and Stans.... well... he called you "boyz" and "gals".. are you more than one person each? Blasted communists... never could trust their skewed judgement. Also, is it just myself, or does it make you lose your appatite for crumpets when you see Stanley does not write his name in, but remains "anonymous" and signs at the bottom? Work and school he claims, but I strongly disagree with the school he claims to be taking! I'd bet a lime on it!
Anyways my good lad and lass, keep on keepin' on.
Yours and mine,
Ton-meister
Hah nice observation there, Tony Blair, about how Stan signed his name at the bottom yet chose Anonymous as his identity. So yeah, Rome sounds awesome, hope you guys are having a great time. My birthday party is tonight but it looks like it's also Dave MacFarlane's going away party so lots of people are going to that instead. I should start planning on a time to visit you guys in england. Milton is the same old, except for a billion new houses.
Peas out
Hey - your pics are awesome! Glad you guys are having such a good time - and that you liked Positano. Where are you off to next? Same old in Milton - I hear you there Curt!
Wish I had more exciting news - went to the Niagara Wine and Grape festival with Katie last week - that was good fun, but the extent of my excitement at the moment.
Take care, and talk to you soon.
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