Napoli: November 29th – 30th

We were welcomed to Napoli with a torrential downpour yesterday afternoon. It rained all day in Napoli which was a bummer. We had a difficult time finding our hostel but when we finally arrived at Hostel at the Sun, we were content. We received a very warm welcome from Carla, the host of the hostel, and instantly felt like we were at home. The hostel was a flat with a few dorm rooms and colorful common areas. We enjoyed the rest of the day staying warm inside the hostel and getting to know the other travelers.

This morning, we woke up early and got ready for our day trip to Pompeii. Italy’s main train lines were on strike so we had to take the Circumvesuviana line (30-minute trip). When we arrived in Pompeii, it was rainy but that didn’t stop us from enjoying a day in this historic site. We saw a variety of villas, famous houses, theaters, bakeries, and temples. Walking on the rough cobble stone was the best reminder of how ancient this town really is (dating back over 2000 years ago).

When we got back to Naples this afternoon, we had the BEST pizza at Pizzeria Michel. It's been around for over 100 years and they only make two kinds, margherita and marinera. We got both and enjoyed every bite of each! We walked down one of their main streets and ordered a smaller pizza, served fresh and hot straight from the oven, from Pizzeria Matteo, the 2nd best pizzeria in Napoli! We walked around some more around town and were happy to see all the Christmas decorations and goods being sold in many stores and on the streets.

We head to Sorrento tomorrow where we will spend a couple of nights at. We plan to explore the city and the rest of the Almafi Coast. And of course, enjoy limoncello!