ITALY
Sorrento
A Kaleidoscopic City
Sorrento was buzzing with tourist energy in the mid of October. Sorrento's main centre was dotted with a plethora of restaurants and shops. From high-end jewelry to unique showpieces to the ubiquitous ceramics, Sorrento is a shopaholics' paradise. We were tired from our hectic schedules in Rome and the Walk of the Gods, Sorrento was where we had a relaxed time but it was just a short time.
The morning we reached Sorrento, we headed to Capri and came back by six in the evening. Maison Tofani's luxurious jacuzzi offered some relief to our achy legs. We headed for dinner at a restaurant named Syrenuse Bar Ristorante in Piazza Tasso, the main square. The food was sumptuous and delicious but the waiters were a little unfriendly. It was a good place to enjoy the bustling tourist crowds.
There is a toy train right in front of the restaurant. We took it by night and was not a great experience. On the plus side, we were the only ones on the train. The train took us around Sorrento for six euros per person. They also provided a headphone to be plugged in the train for audio guidance in various languages. The ride was short and lasted only for thirty minutes. This was perfect for our short stay to see the city.
Our hotel is located in a narrow pedestrian street near the square. A variety of shops were squeezed in the sides; a fine place to buy knickknacks and bric-a-bracs. We found some interesting shops selling scented candles, leather goods and different types of pastas. Limoncellos lined every shop—the creatively shaped bottles were attracting our attention. There were huge ceramic shops selling more sophisticated items than those in Amalfi or Positano.
We were back to our hotel and had some time enjoying the city from the terrace. We called it a day and were thankful for the material comforts of our hotel.
The next day was lazy. Maison Tofani's huge breakfast was fit for a king—not just the food, it was a palace once and the silver cutlery and the boisterous dining room were royal. The best breakfast we ever had in Italy; I simply did not get enough of the eggs and fresh fruits.
The weather forecast for the day was pretty bad and the sea looked dull without the rustle of ferries and boats. By the time we reached Marina Piccola, there was a light drizzle. Sorrento's beaches were pleasantly uncrowded and we had a romantic stroll through the sands with seagulls and pigeons for company. We took the elevator to reach the garden for a euro.
The garden was looking fresh in the rainy morning; the flowers were in bloom and the view over the coastline was a feast to our eyes. This was the last day of our trip and it was just a couple of hours before it ended. We spoke a lot about our trip and how fulfilling it was in retrospect
Italy exceeded our expectations. This was the finest trip we ever had—more than the locations, the food and the warm people we met were the highlights. Thanks to all those who knowingly or unknowingly made our holiday special.
Sorrento was buzzing with tourist energy in the mid of October. Sorrento's main centre was dotted with a plethora of restaurants and shops. From high-end jewelry to unique showpieces to the ubiquitous ceramics, Sorrento is a shopaholics' paradise. We were tired from our hectic schedules in Rome and the Walk of the Gods, Sorrento was where we had a relaxed time but it was just a short time.
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| Sorrento Streets |
The morning we reached Sorrento, we headed to Capri and came back by six in the evening. Maison Tofani's luxurious jacuzzi offered some relief to our achy legs. We headed for dinner at a restaurant named Syrenuse Bar Ristorante in Piazza Tasso, the main square. The food was sumptuous and delicious but the waiters were a little unfriendly. It was a good place to enjoy the bustling tourist crowds.
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| Toy Train |
There is a toy train right in front of the restaurant. We took it by night and was not a great experience. On the plus side, we were the only ones on the train. The train took us around Sorrento for six euros per person. They also provided a headphone to be plugged in the train for audio guidance in various languages. The ride was short and lasted only for thirty minutes. This was perfect for our short stay to see the city.
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| The Shopping Street |
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| Pastas |
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| Ceramics |
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| Limoncellos |
Our hotel is located in a narrow pedestrian street near the square. A variety of shops were squeezed in the sides; a fine place to buy knickknacks and bric-a-bracs. We found some interesting shops selling scented candles, leather goods and different types of pastas. Limoncellos lined every shop—the creatively shaped bottles were attracting our attention. There were huge ceramic shops selling more sophisticated items than those in Amalfi or Positano.
We were back to our hotel and had some time enjoying the city from the terrace. We called it a day and were thankful for the material comforts of our hotel.
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| The Path to Marina Piccola |
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| The View of the Marina from Above |
The next day was lazy. Maison Tofani's huge breakfast was fit for a king—not just the food, it was a palace once and the silver cutlery and the boisterous dining room were royal. The best breakfast we ever had in Italy; I simply did not get enough of the eggs and fresh fruits.
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| The Calm Sea |
The weather forecast for the day was pretty bad and the sea looked dull without the rustle of ferries and boats. By the time we reached Marina Piccola, there was a light drizzle. Sorrento's beaches were pleasantly uncrowded and we had a romantic stroll through the sands with seagulls and pigeons for company. We took the elevator to reach the garden for a euro.
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| The Beach |
The garden was looking fresh in the rainy morning; the flowers were in bloom and the view over the coastline was a feast to our eyes. This was the last day of our trip and it was just a couple of hours before it ended. We spoke a lot about our trip and how fulfilling it was in retrospect
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| The Garden |
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| The Elevator |
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| Beach View from Above |
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| Marina View from the Top |
Italy exceeded our expectations. This was the finest trip we ever had—more than the locations, the food and the warm people we met were the highlights. Thanks to all those who knowingly or unknowingly made our holiday special.
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