Travel Day

Part of the price you pay for traveling to cool places is the day it takes to get there.  We started with an 8:00 a.m. flight out of Tulsa to Dallas.  After a few hours in DFW (one of my favorite airports) we boarded our overnight flight to Rome. I have never found the perfect combination to get +6 hours of sleep but I managed a couple of long catnaps along with a couple of movies to pass the time.

The easiest way to get to almost anywhere is to take the airport express train to the Rome Termini.  I made the mistake of buying the tickets before we left home which meant we waited almost 2 hours for our train.  I would suggest buying when you're ready to leave since they run every 15 minutes.

After another wait (remember, the price you have to pay) we boarded our high speed train to Napoli (Naples).  This turned into nap time since this is about the point in the trip when you could sleep through an NBA finals game laying in the middle of the court!  We had a driver meet us at the station for our last segment into Sorrento.

The Amalfi coast is simply breathtaking with is volcanic hills falling off into crystal clear waters.  Our hotel, The Grand Hotel Royal, sits directly above the water with an elevator down to the beach and outdoor terraces for a bite to eat or a cocktail at sunset.

We chose a typical Italian eatery right down the street, Pizzeria Tasso, for our first real Italian meal.  Along with pizza, they also serve pasta dishes and house specialties.  It was really excellent.  We watched the sunset before calling it a night.

Tomorrow: The isle of Capri