Sunny Sorrento ~ 28th March

After arriving in Sorrento in the rain last night it was a joy to awake to a sunny day.  The views from our apartment are amazing with the sea and mountains around us (including Mt Vesuvius!).  We are staying just on the edge of Sorrento and decide to explore the local area on foot and head off towards the town.  The streets are lined wth orange and lemon trees and it is very tempting to pick the fruit!  A short walk takes us to a view point of the sea and cliffs below us with spectacular views. We explore the path down to the beach which takes us underground through the cliff.   It is a tiny beach and the sand is black from the volcanic rock.  The boys amuse themselves with stone skimming and Jude collects some shiny stones.

It is a pleasant walk into the town which is reasonably bustling with tourists, although not crowded thankfully.  Sorrento has that lovely seaside feel about it and is very relaxed out of season without the hoards of holidaymakers.  We find a quaint street to wander down and look at the market sellers displaying their goods.  Amongst the colourful fruit and vegetables we see the biggest lemons we have ever seen, literally bigger than my hand!  Nick and the boys head off to explore the port area and eat (more) gelato whilst I have a look around the market shops.  As we walk back to our apartment the day has become rather hot.  It is amusing to see the locals wrapped up in their coats (and sometimes hats too!) whilst we feel overdressed in jeans and Tshirts.  A cool gin and tonic on our verander is a perfect end to a hot day.  I can see Mt Vesuvius looming in the background .....  The Amalfi Coast tomorrow.

Diane