We left Brussels this morning, just arrived in Napoli and are now on a bus to the beautiful Amalfi coast / Sorrento. We made it by the skin of our teeth! Next bus would have been 3 hours!
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Back in my home town
April 18, 2014And so it begins……
April 15, 2014Another European adventure is underway and one thing is clear so far, the Atlanta airport has the friendliest people anywhere. They were very helpful with my Father’s needs. We are in the crown room waiting for the flight.
Cinque Terre by Sea
June 9, 2013Yesterday, I took to the seas to take a look at the Cinque Terre from a new perspective. The boat left Monterossa for Vernazza where I spent a few hours wandering around. Vernazza is a pretty little town, maybe a good place to stay on a future trip. Then I hopped back on the boat to Riomaggiore, the southern most city, walked to the top of town (a long up hill climb). My plan was to walk from there to Manarolla, the last city in the region that I had not seen on this trip. However, I quickly learned that this trail was still closed from the 2011 flooding. So I opted for a walk up the mountain to a church at the very top for some of the most amazing views of the region I had seen yet (pics below). I took a different route back to town and panicked a few times that I might be off track but made it back just in time to catch the last boat to Monterosso where I had a nice dinner at Il Pozzo; awesome Insalate di Frutta di Mare, Trofie with Pesto and cinque Terre’s own white wine. Trofie is a special pasta that was invented specifically for the amazing pesto that is made in this region of Italy. The pasta and the pesto lived up to the hype. I also met a nice couple from Laguna Beach over dinner. Today, it’s off to Milan by train and Brussels by air.
The bus to Charleroi Airport in Brussels
May 24, 2013Flights from Brussels to other cities in Europe leave from Charleroi Airport, not the main International Airport. To get to Charleroi, there is a shuttle bus from the Brussels Midi (also known as Brussels Zuid). I had a heck of a time finding the shuttle. I finally asked the information booth which helped somewhat. Go out the left end of the station (when facing away from the tracks). Once outside, go left and at the side of the station, you’ll see several busses lined up. I just asked until I found it. I attached a picture of what mine looked like. It was 13 Euros and bring exact change to pay the driver. I think you can also order tickets online. It leaves every half hour starting at 10 after the hour.
There & Back Again - A Traveler's Tale 