Pete wanted to drive the Amalfi coast.
About halfway along I don’t think he wanted to drive the Amalfi coast.
Windy, twisty, narrow roads complete with copious mental Italian drivers made
us hold our breath more than once. As the van is British, I sit on the left
side which means I spent a few hours leaning as far over to the right as
possible. The view was absolutely stunning but was sometimes difficult to
enjoy, being on corner-watching duty.
Just past Naples, Camping Averno was
appealing with its swimming pools and heated thermal baths. The price was
steeper than what we’d paid before but it was worth it for a day of laziness.
The gardens had beautiful flowers, and even though it was part of a hotel it
was quaint and had character.
Then I my heat rash got really bad and I
was told no more sun or sea or pools or general movement. Woop. Because of
this, we decided to cover as much ground as possible in the van to get us up
past Rome. I’d already been a tourist there and P wasn’t bothered – I have a
feeling he just wants to get to France to jump off cliffs and go wild swimming.
Luckily, we have found the most wonderful
spot beside Lake Bolsena, Bolsena. We are staying in an ‘Agriturismo’ site
which is part of the owner’s farmland. It’s a 20 minute walk from town along
the lakeside, and every morning we are offered bread and croissants the owner’s
husband has purchased from the local bakery that morning. We can buy
courgettes, onions, salad, wine and oil, all produced on the farm and freshly
gathered. Delicious.
Our neighbours are all German or Dutch and
very friendly. We’re happy here.
The next stop is Florence where we will
stay with Pete’s aunty.
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