Sorrento — October 30, 2021
Today is Saturday, October 30. For our second day of sightseeing in Naples we took an excursion to the town of Sorrento. It faces the scenic Bay of Naples and gateway to the Amalfi Coast. The population is barely 17,000 so downtown is packed with shops, stores and cafes. We caught up with Tom and Lynne several times during the walking tour.
We were surprised to see Christmas decorations already going up. A big Christmas tree sat in the main square, Piazza Tasso.
The streets were being decorated with overhead cris-crossing garland and light poles were adorned with decorations. I was thinking hoe cool it would be to see Sorrento at Christmastime when decorations are complete.
The stores were filled with tourists and storekeepers were eager to sell. The most I ever buy (for the most part) is a small souvenir. I let Debby pick out the necessary gifts and stuff I don’t know about until we get home. Actually we buy limited gifts and souvenirs because of limited luggage capacity and the high cost for overweight baggage.
Ron and I grew weary of being on our feet as others were shopping. We sat down at a corner sidewalk cafe near the Christmas tree to rest. At once a waiter was Johnny on the spot to make sure we bought something. Simply sitting at their table was never allowed. That’s okay, we wanted a hot drink anyway. Besides, coffee is only 7 bucks! Also, this was a great vantage spot to keep an eye out for our people. We were also a clearing house for information and directions. “If anyone wants to know I will be over there.” “Have you seen Nancy?” “Do you know where Steve and Rhonda are?” “Did Debby come back?” “Yes, but she went over there.”
Hey, Waiter! Can we have our check?
Sophia Loren costarred in a 1955 movie filmed here, called, “Scandal in Sorrento”. It’s an old black and white with English subtitles if you are interested.
Sorrento is known as a romantic city. I bought Debby a refrigerator magnet.
Mike Thomas
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