Greetings from Sorrento!

Buongiorno and Buona Domenica! It's a beautiful morning in Sorrento, blue skies although very breezy. I'm writing this blog at the breakfast terrace overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and Mount Vesuvious while being serenaded by a pianist. Beautiful setting!

Our travels to Italy were uneventful. The flight was on time and our luggage made it out of the plane in record time. Our driver Giovani drove us to Sorrento. It was a three hour drive, very pleasant and comfortable. Upon arrival at our hotel, we were greeted by the same staff as two years ago. It was truly nice to see them again. We got the exact same room as last time...the more things change the more they stay the same LOL! We can't say enough about this hotel. It is so beautiful with the most gorgeous view. 

We spent the past few days walking through the streets of Sorrento. Russell's new knee is putting on a lot of mileage. We've been eating well. Everything is so fresh here. 

We plan on going to Marina Grande today. It will be a nice walk there, with steps and cobblestones involved. It is a lovely area to visit with lots of fishing boats, little shops and restaurants.

Tomorrow, we will go to Ischia by ferry. Once there, our hotel has arranged for a guided Ape Tour, a three-wheeled vehicle called an Ape Calessino. It will be a cool and unique way to explore the local sights of Ischia. It will be a full day. We will be back in time to watch the sunset from our hotel.

On Thursday, we will make our way to Rome for four nights before returning home. Time is going by quickly. Our pooches are doing well, playing their hearts out. We miss them a whole lot 💕

That's my blog for today. The next one will be from Rome. I leave you with some photos taken during our walkabouts. Photos of doggies will resume when we get home. Have a great week!

View from our balcony.

Via Capo as seen from Piazza Tasso.

A majestic azalea in full bloom.

Early morning fishmen going for the catch 
of the day right in front of our hotel.

A breakfast scene repeated daily...
these fellows are ever optimistic - 
a lesson to be learned!

Mount Vesuvius as seen across the Bay of 
Naples from our balcony.

The Cathedral bell tower of
 Sorrento as seen along one of the
many narrow streets.