Today we got to Sorrento, Italy, which is about 3 hours south of Rome on the coast of the Mediterranean. This place is beautiful. I'm attempting to upload pictures now, but am at a shady internet cafe, so we'll see what happens. We went to the beach (which was rocky) and swam in the sea for a little while. Then we walked back up the cliffs to the city of Sorrento and rented mo-peds, or vespa scooters. It was a ridiculous amount of fun. We rented them for three hours, and it only cost fifteen euros. I didn't crash mine, which was a good thing, and more than I could say for my friend Andrew, who hit a street sign and a wall. He won't tell us how much he has to pay in damages, but I think it was pretty significant. After he wrecked, two of them headed back so Brian and I were left with our scooters. We headed south down the coast towards Positano, and winded through the mountains on our scooters. It was so fun. People here drive like maniacs, there are no traffic rules, everyone passes eachother at will, and you could have cars passing in the wrong lane with no warning or consequence. It was so fun, and after a couple hours, I think we got the hang of it. People are going out to dinner now, so I think we're going to try and catch up with them, this place is gorgeous, I hope the pictures work. More tomorrow, we're headed to Pompeii.
This picture took twenty minutes to upload, but is an aerial view of Sorrento. The mountains in the back are where Brian and I drove the scooters.
More pictures tomorrow hopefully!
6 comments:
ARE YOU TRYING TO GIVE ME A HEARTATTACK! STAY OFF THE SCOOTERS! Now i am going to lay awake at night thinking you are going to get hurt and i don't have a passport to come over and visit you in the hospital!
Seriously BE CAREFUL!
the picture was gorgeous. I am so jealous of you. I would give anything to see what you are seeing. Some day! Have a blast and take in God's beauty. It's an awesome thing! xxoo me
How exciting!!! We're so excited for you ---------- but we echo "momma" ---BE CAREFUL!!! Remember we love you. Gma
sweet pic, sounds like scootering was sweet... but i disagree with what mom and grandma say... you should be as reckless and crazy as possible.. we all know that's what i'd do... team laser cats lost by 6 tonight, not the same without you out there yelling at me... take it easy, talk to you soon
trey
OK, your family's comments are hilarious. And I agree with Trey, nothing's ever as fun without you yelling at him. Also, scooters=awesome. Way to soak in the Euro culture.
I will definitely keep a list of games and skits for you but in exchange you have to keep a list of hilarious quotes by the many foreigners you meet, perfect a mock Italian accent and attempt to start a USA chant in at least 3 famous tourist spots. I think that's an even exchange.
Live it up. And keep blogging about it.
Hi Bryce, Think about you all the time and wish I was there enjoying the same sights and sounds. We'll see everyone on Sun. for Kyles big do. You would have been proud of him at graduation. Andy sounds like hes just "hanging out" down in B.Sprngs. Trey's quite the banker man in his dress duds. Decided not to send the candy so will hang on to it till you get home. Promise I won't eat any of it. Don't do anything too crazy.
Love ya' G-Maw
I don't think my last comment was posted. I said that I envied you, you nut! Don't get vaporized on your Vesta.
The sights, sounds and smells you'll recall with nostalgia 50 yrs from now.
You are one lucky dude.
Grandpa Bob
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