Mamma Mia! We're in Naples! For more details about Naples, click here.
We got here last Friday and our first impressions are ... mmm ... delicious food and yikes ... crazy Italian drivers.
We had a bit of a scare when Joel crossed a pedestrian street without looking. Luckily the motorbike drivers are used to stopping on a dime - without breaking their conversation on their cellphone!
We had a bit of a scare when Joel crossed a pedestrian street without looking. Luckily the motorbike drivers are used to stopping on a dime - without breaking their conversation on their cellphone!Our first day here we visited two castles (the new castle built in the 12th century) and the Castle de ouvo (the Castle of the Egg). According to Virgil, the castle was built on an egg - the castle will remain standing until the egg breaks. Apparently the egg has not broken yet.
Here's a view from the 'New Castle' looking at the Napoli port.
Here's a view from the 'New Castle' looking at the Napoli port.We've also visited the Royal Palace, built by Philip II when Napoli was part of the Aragon kingdom. According to Joel, it was full of beautiful things and you could tell that the king had loads of money!!
We also visited the Capodimonte museum that is on top of the VERY LONG hill at the edge of Naples. And, yes, we WALKED up the hill!
We also visited the Capodimonte museum that is on top of the VERY LONG hill at the edge of Naples. And, yes, we WALKED up the hill!To see our family photos of the first days in Naples, click here.
2 comments:
Keep it up!
You're going to teach us geography & help us appreciate a lot of art & history!
We of the old branch aren't having the same degree of excitement as the BB/F seems to be having!
Love to all from Grandma
We had a great time - but we're glad to be home. We have spent most of the day working on Joel's science project - it is going to be fantastic!
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