Urban to Rural

Alright readers,
For those who know Italy, we were in Naples, soaking up the history, food, and culture.  We spent 4 days in Naples...got lots of stories to tell, but later. We then headed south to catch the sun. But instead, we caught a ghost town. Not a soul in sight. It was a town with everyone inside...during their siesta time, but where are the tourist!!! Its because there are no tourist left. We went to a town called Praya A Mare, or just Praya. Its beautiful but the summer season is over and everyone has gone home to go to school etc. There was seriously nobody travelling or people were not around. To make things worse, bugs got me. All over one arm. Not sure if its bed bugs or misquios trying to suck my blood or an allergic reaction to something. Well, we stormed out of that place right away.
We are now back into the city....gone south. Bottom of the boot. Catiania.
Well see if we hit the beach.
Over and out.

Onward Bound

Hi followers,
We are finished with Naples and onward to Priama a Mare. It is a beach place, hoping that they were not effected by the rain fall. Our plans has changed as the mudslide damaged the amalfi coast where we were going to go. It isnt a beautiful place to go so we are heading further south. We just want some beach time.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! I know i dont have time to call as its hard to get a phone around here. And then trying to make sure I dont call you at 3am. hahaha. I hope you had a great day with Stella and your friends. Im sure your friends took you out for dinner.

Time in Naples was great. There is a lot of history here. Lots of pizza. YUM. And lots of gelato. But most of all, i think ill miss the motercycle ride by the manager here at the hostel. That will be another post when i have time. Stay tuned.

Hope Vancouver weather isnt too cold yet.

In Naples and Safe

Short posting as its now 1am. We got to the Hostel Giovannis Home. We couldnt find the place, it was raining, and didnt get the proper email from Giovanni as it was in my spam box. It wasnt fun, especially when it is a place known for crime. Mafia, pick pocketers....ahhhhh, why are we here! But im here, safe and it seems to be a great place. Very home oriented. We got a 2 hour history lesson and an overview of what we should and shouldnt do while we are here. So much info at a late hour. It was already a long day with lots of excitment that i want to share, but its late so you will have to wait until another day. Here are some bullet points.
1. Getting on a moving train in Siena
2. Another train experinece, but glad it wasnt a fine!
3. I hate misquitos
4. Without a map, hope we can find our way in Siena
5. Naples, how bad is this place!
6. Will our schedule change again!

Jan and I, on a September Morning

This picture got sent to me so I was able to post it on my blog. Dont worry, more photos will come when I get home to Germany and all settled in.

This is one of the 2 mornings we spent outside for breakfast. It was still cold, but the sun was quite warm for us to be able to be outside. Look at this Canadian girl, no socks or sweats...and the German hunk, all bundled up to keep warm. What a wonderful picture. Our mornings were great. Lots of laughs making breakfast and lots of talks about everything.

Thanks Jan for a great time in Germany to start off my trip. I cant wait to learn more German to impress your mom. I know she is already impressed, but perhaps i can have a conversation with her in the near future about everything and anything.  Thanks for being my tour guide in your home town. Miss you lots.

Beer and Internet!!! IRONIC

I just had to add that we have gone to the same internet place twice in Florence and I had a beer with the internet. I hope I dont get a beer belly. Yikes. Why is is to hot!!! Its great! Im loving the heat. Germany is cold...but its also cold in the morning, but not for long. Im heading SOUTH!! Whoohoo.

Gladiator took my money!!!

A story in Rome to be told.
We are such tourist when a few actors pull you in for pictures. Thats what happened to us in Rome.
When we were siteseeing the Colosseum, we got pulled over to take pictures with these 2 gladiators. We laughed and walked off. Unfortuanlety, they followed us and made us laugh even more. We then gave in and took pictures with them. They made us to different actions right in front of the Colosseum. yes, it was fun, until they told us to pay the 10 Euros each. WHAT!!! What did we get ourselves into. Yes we had so much fun doing it, but didnt expect to pay 10 euros each. What a rip off. We thought it was by dontation. Well, we had fun as we gave the 10 euros and gave them each a kiss goodbye. They so wanted to come with us, but nope, we werent going back. Pictures will be posted, so watch out for them. You will get a kick out of this one. It better be worth 10 Euros.

Grouse Grind X 2

Alright you hikers out there. If you want to do an amazing hike, you got to go to Italy and do the Cinque Terre. Tanya and I didnt even do the whole thing. We did do the harest part which would be considered as doing the grouse grind twice. My calves are burning. We had to get up so early to catch the train. Whoohoo...no fines today. We better write in the date for tomorrow, today.
The little towns inbetween the hikes are amazing. Its so beautiful that it takes your breathe away. The view is amazing as well. Dont worry, pictures to come. Its expensive for internet time...remember.

Im cutting down the cost of food, but not for our next destinations. Tanya says Naples is the place for Pizza. Good pizza that is. Ive been having bread, cheese, salami for lunch and dinner. Breakfast, i do have some fruit. The day we went to the market to get figs were the best. Yum, i love figs, especially when they are fresh. Whoohooo.

Siena and Naples here we come.