Before dinner, Zorba decided we should have the bottle of Verve champagne we bought in Sorrento (bargain 35 euro!). After I spent about an hour stressing out over the internet connection that kept dropping out when trying to book flights…
Picture perfect Positano
I think it’s fair to say that Zorba and I are in love with Positano. Those of you who have been here know how magical and beautiful this little town on the Amalfi coast is. Just 3000 people live here.…
Sunny Sorrento and appetising Amalfi
We did it!! We survived the worst train journey, or any journey for that matter, in Italy. From Napoli (aka The Crap Hole) to Sorrento (aka gateway to Paradise). It is a journey I have done before and have hated…
Purple is the new leopard print
Italians used to lead the world with fashion, but these days that’s changed somewhat. I noticed it a few years ago that generally speaking, Italians dress more casually than they used to. No matter what I was wearing, I used…
Blown away culturally, historically, and tastefully
Making the most the jet lag and waking up early, we planned a day at the Vatican. Arriving at St Peter’s Basillica at 7.45am, we spent an hour in the world’s second largest church admiring the impressive marble work, art,…