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After a very long flight and waiting for the train from the airport. Still another few hours to Sorrento. The Leonardo Express takes you into Rome. Finally in Sorrento, about 1 hour south of Naples. The view of downtown and the water. The lemon and olive orchards surround the hills. The spring flowers were still present in April. We stayed at this B&B overlooking the city for only €77/night! Motocycles are common sights to get around the narrow and steep streets. One of two paths from the city to the B&B, about a 15-20 minute walk uphill (this path is also used by cars!) A very neaty-kept graveyard. One of the more famous ice cream stops in town. Gas stations are just located in little spaces next to streets. The waterfront area of Sorrento is built up on a cliff. Looking down to the harbour. Walking the hilly path back one evening with take away dinner. Lots of lemons! Chianti, Brie, and bread on the poach. Off to Pompeii... This photo was taken for the dog sleeping... A small coliseum. A cooking area in a house This guy was so proud of this equipment that he had a picture of himself at the front entrance of his house. Turkish baths. Altas' holding up a platform. Water fountain in a garden. The train back to Sorrento. Actually a commuter train that starts in Naples. Sorrento built up the town centre from a gorge. Look to the left to see the walkway and the right to a very old building below. This is what the walkway looks like above. Off to Positano via a very windy road. Positano. The houses are literally build on top of each other. Narrow street in Positano. The museum in Naples has a pornographic section, so here's some interesting photos from that section. Yes, it does have wings! He must know the guy in Pompeii too. Scaled model of the ruins of Pompeii. A large open mall in Naples. 9 View from Naples over to Pompeii and the inactive volcano. Naples is also the birthplace of Pizza. Italians know how to do pizza right. Dough, sauce, cheese, and basil. And nothing else on a thin crust. Complete with a big beer for €4! The rather friendly dog at the B&B. From Sorrento at night looking towards Naples and Pompeii. A day trip to Capri Island. You can catch a gondola ride from Anacapri to the top of the mountain. View from the top of the mountain. I also hid a geocache here. These little motocycle trucks are very popular and can haul small loads. This road must of been at least 30° and is quite typical. More Italian engineering feats. Look at the top of the picture for the road that goes from Capri to Anacapri. The ferry system is quite simple compared to what we're used to with BC Ferries. And it works much better. Time to travel back to Rome for a few days... The Pantheon. One of many stolen Eygptian obeliques. The streets of Rome are very narrow, but there are many open public squares where you can relax. The Spanish steps. Police are there to make sure that you don't eat ice cream on the steps. Crowded fashion street at the foot of the steps. Entrance to St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. Close-up of the entrance of the square. The Vatican was very quiet during the visit due to the passing of Pope John II. This is his tomb underneath the Vatican. St. Peter's tomb. You were allowed to briefly visit the Pope's tomb before being asked to move along. Inside the basilica. View outside the Vatican museum. Overlooking Rome. The map archive of the Vatican museum had some old maps. Map hallway. Campo de Flora square, near where we stayed. Narrow roads. Another trip to the Vatican. Climbing to the top involves some narrow stairwells. These are some ruins next to the coliseum. Inside the coliseum.

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