Trundling back down from Ravello on another SITA bus, I decided to venture further down the coast to Salerno, the home of Antonio, one of my ISU classmates. He picked me up at Central Station, directed me to the old section of town and gave me my next words in Italian "
Ave gratia plena minor" - actually that's a prayer in latin, but also the name of the hostel I am staying in tonight. A 17th century
conservatorio cittadino (city conservatory) with the lovely arches and tumultuous fountain in the sheltered central square are a welcome respite from the heat and bustle of the surrounding city. I think I'll just rest here a while...
Later, Antonio takes me to the top of
Bonadies Hill. The view is so entrancing, I forget to take a photo (sorry! but
here is a beautiful one). After we feast on grilled baccalao and roast vegetables and stroll through the botanical gardens.
This morning, I feel like Salerno belongs to me, but I have to go catch a train across the peninsula ... first stop:
il panettiere
... next stop, Pompei.
This morning, I feel like Salerno belongs to me, but I have to go catch a train across the peninsula ... first stop: il panettiere
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