May 21, 2010

Sorrento Day 2

Last night we had dinner in a garden, sort of a lemon grove. They had the big outdoor heaters to keep us warm, and it was beautiful. Birds chirping, BIG lemons on the trees - a gorgeous spot and wonderful meal. I had stuffed zucchini blossoms - I've never tasted anything so terrific. We both had local cod with cherry tomatoes and eggplant in a light tomato sauce with cheese. Again, the eggplant was a side dish, nothing tastes the same as home. Everything has such a fresh taste, needs no seasoning. Ahhhh

This morning after breakfast we walked to the dock and got a boat to Napoli. We took Rick's walking tour through the city. Graffiti, wild driving, and chaos. Oh, and the birthplace of pizza - it was terrific. We ordered the one with ham, basil, tomato sauce and an egg in the middle. I haven't had pizza with an egg in the middle for 40 years! And of course, when I say "ham", it's nothing like what you are thinking about (unless you are Italian).


After a 3-4 hr walk through the city, and a stop for pizza and birra, we walked back to the dock for the boat back to Sorrento.
We stopped for some cheese, salami and bread and will have our own appetizers on our balcony, if it isn't too chilly. Then it will be out to dinner. Another dining adventure!

2 comments:

  1. Graffiti, wild driving and chaos? We'd feel right at home!!! T&S

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  2. i hear there are nutso drivers in naples! H remembers fearing for his life on a scooter.

    i would love pizza, sans egg in the middle !!

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