Since the last blog entry we have experienced both of the above! Our Danish friends have now left us to return home, but during the week we were with them we shared some great walks in the countryside as well as some challenging walks in the pouring rain. There was a broad band of rainy weather across Europe all last week, so it was unfortunate timing for them but we still managed to have fun.
We also had some wonderful meals, including wild boar, donkey stew, and of course pasta. The pasta has been a real treat that we are not yet tired of, as it is so different to the pasta at home. We have learned how to manage the Italian menu- at first it is overwhelming, as there are so many courses- the antipasto, primo, secondi and then dessert, all of which the Italians eat. We now usually order a secondi dish and a salad, and that's about the right amount! (I frequently break down and have dessert...the tiramisu is my favorite..that will be no surprise to anyone!)
We have been in Rome for three days and leave tomorrow for Sorrento. Have seen all the main sights here- the Coliseum, Forum, Pantheon, St Peters Basilica, and Sistine Chapel. Went to the latter two yesterday and cannot even begin to describe them so you will have to come and see them for yourself! Tonight we plan to spend our last evening by doing a "nighttime walk" that Rick Steves recommends, so we'll see the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain lit up. Rome has amazed me- old ruins everywhere you look, and the many beautiful buildings adorned with statues and Roman columns. It is tiring as the traffic and crowds are challenging, but magnificent nonetheless.
I will post a few photos of Rome - will post again from the Amalfi Coast.
Ciao ciao,
Linda
Linda Haas
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