Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Italian red purse quest is now over

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2013 by camanoescape

I held out for 24 days but Lynda is so, so very persistent.

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French Fries the new breakfast food?…..and new friends in Sorrento

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2013 by camanoescape

We decided to forego the continental breakfast offered by our little hotel here in Sorrento this morning, because we had seen a restaurant off the beaten path last night that offered for colazione (breakfast) bacon and eggs.  That sounded pretty … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2013 by beauceronbarb

MY stepmom, Pauline, taught me a word. Serendipity, Her definition was an unexpected surprise or unexpected pleasure. She found life to be full of these. We have found this whole trip to be serendipitous (Lynda’s word). We can definitely say … Continue reading →

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Ahhhhhh, lovely Sorrento!…the community umbrella stand?…and lemons the size of your hand

Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2013 by camanoescape

After our boat trip up the Amalfi coast we came back and rested and took off in search of dinner.  Thunderstorms yesterday evening and the heaviest rainstorm we’ve ever been in were the order of the evening. Fortunately we had … Continue reading →

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Settling into Sorrento and our SAFE boat trip along the Amalfi coast in the Big Biaggio

Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 by camanoescape

We have found Sorrento to be a welcome change from the hustle and bustle and crowds of Rome.  Our little hotel is tucked away down a narrow street only a few meters from the main plaza in town, Piazza Tasso. … Continue reading →

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Video of Traveling 187 mph

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 by camanoescape

Traveling on the Frecciarossa (fast train) between Rome and Naples,

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Traveling 187 mph from Rome to Naples, Doug inciting a ticket seller, and I really don’t know you that well!

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 by camanoescape

We left Rome this morning for Sorrento.  Arriving at the Roma Termini or main train station, we caught the Frecciarossa to Naples.  This is their FAST train and boy were they right.  As we got rolling, there is a video … Continue reading →

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Still can’t see the Spanish Steps and our wives with that Italian gentleman at the Trevi Fountain!

Posted on Monday, May 20, 2013 by camanoescape

Our last landmark we wanted to find and see before we left Rome this time was the Trevi Fountain.  We walked by the Spanish Steps on our way to the Trevi with the hope that all of those people who … Continue reading →

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Roma — It’s like we’re on a movie set, but which one?

Posted on Monday, May 20, 2013 by camanoescape

We set off today to see the location where the movie Gladiator was set.  An ancient structure, the sheer size of the Coliseum is breathtaking.  Closer inspection makes me marvel at the engineering which went into building this thing 2000 … Continue reading →

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Raucous and lively dinner, 14 different antipasta dishes, and a surprise dinner guest

Posted on Monday, May 20, 2013 by camanoescape

We walked into one restaurant here in Rome because of the reviews.  Without a reservation, they led us into a back room that opened up into a dining area for 50-60 people and the place was hopping.  Laughter, hand waving, … Continue reading →

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