Tag: Italy

  • Monday 19 June 2006 Highlights: Relaxing at the campsite watching the World Cup and listening to music Well today I spent the entire day either on the internet, at the pool or watching the world cup.   Had a good night chatting with a few other BusAbout travellers and even watched the pub fire up…

  • Sunday 18 June 2006 Highlights: The beautiful Amalfi coast seen from the edge of cliffs Another early start (7 am) which was necessary to avoid the many tourist who drive on this coast.   We followed the coastal road to the towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.   Luckily we had a good driver otherwise…

  • Saturday 17 June 2006 Highlights: Stunning view on the Isle of Capri An early start (7.30 am) and we were on a ferry to the Isle of Capri.   This Isle has been home to Roman Emperors since 30 AD and is now home to very wealthy individuals.   The Isle is incredible, the views…

  • Friday 16 June 2006 Highlights: The buried city of Pompeii, the strong local drink – limoncello Setting off at 8 am I began the 3 day Italian Explorer Tour with 51 other people (sold out).  The first stop was the ancient city of Pompeii which in 79AD was buried under ash and dust after the…

  • Thursday 15 June 2006 Highlights: Relaxing by a pool A day spent around the pool and working out my options for the China leg of my trip after I got an e-mail informing me the company had cancelled my original tour.   I’ll now be doing a shorter and much more basic trip which will…