Last three days

We had planned to spend some time in the Monti Pincentino regional park to the north-east of Salerno, well away from the hustle and bustle. Found a walk not far away but the road up was tiny and steep. It seems that we've come at the best time for the autumn colours. Spectacular scenery and beautiful colours all around.  A long walk but lots of up!

Next day was all rain so we toured in the car through more lovely places, but difficult to see at times. It had also turned very cold (5 degrees in the afternoon!) but there is a ski-station nearby and our apartment is at over 700 metres.

Cold and grey today but managed to walk in the mountains in the morning. Then the rain arrived. Back home tomorrow.

Vesuvius and Sorrento

Picked up our hire car and drove as far up Vesuvius as possible then walked the last three k's up to the crater. Fantastic views. Then to Sorrento to our B&B. Spent the next day walking around town - seemed quite English. Only problem so far is too much cake and pasta! Saturday on to Salerno via the Amalfi coast road pausing at Positano, Amalfi, Minori and a few other places. Fantastic views but glad it wasn't summer as there was enough traffic as it was.

Naples and Pompeii

So Judy was looking at the Toulouse airport website and found a cheap flight to Naples. A long weekend turned into a 10-day trip. We walked Naples for two days (one very wet!) then caught the train to Pompeii for a day. Off to Vesuvius and Sorrento tomorrow.