Torre Di Cesare By Resort Book
Travel Blogs from Maiori
1152. A Classy Finish to a Long Day (Italy 129)
... with columned arcades and chic balconies looking down from above—one of the most beautiful Old Towns I've seen on this trip so far!
I mingle with the well dressed crowd, soaking in the vibe, and pausing to sample a delicacy or two along the way.
Then I head back to the train station, where a couple of people, including a guitar carrying priest are putting on a little mass, right there in the ...
1151. Searching for Roman Ruins (Italy 128)
Day 063: 3 hours, 5.0 kms
A bit further up the road is Nocera Superiore—and here I veer off on a wild goose chase following a sign to some Roman ruins, only to follow a twisting lane up along the perimeter of the town, past farm estates and ugly abandoned homes… but no Roman ruins… Finally I give up and head back, looking for the heart of the town. ...
1150. Rail Junction Town (Italy 127)
Day 063: 2 hours, 4.0 kms
Nocera Inferiore—despite its unpretentious name is a large town and a small railroad hub: hear the railway up to Avellino and Benevento, the two other provinces of this region, heads off. I pause in a cramped little plaza near the station with a nice view of the ...
1149. A Friendly Audience (Italy 126)
... 8212;with miniature houses, shops, castles—even Roman ruins. They're quite creative and fun to browse through, although can’t help but wonder what subtle message these are sending to people: that Jesus was medieval European—not a Middle Easterner and the Christian faith is European in its origins? Maybe I’m reading to much into this—but I guess it would make ...
Hot and Sticky and lots of travel time
... the hostel is that we were able to go in and take showers even though we'd technically already checked out for the evening. Finally we were all packed and ready to go, and we hopped a cab to the station. Lauren and I overruled Matt - neither of us wanted to get all hot and sticky by walking and standing in crowded metros. Much better this way. We got to the train station with plenty of time and decided to pick up some food. Matt got ...