Thursday

 We had a great breakfast at the Hotel del Sole. 

We walked around looking at all the kiosks selling souvenirs. The bus invasions were gearing up with all the high school class trips to see the Pompeii ruins. We decided to check out and get out of town. Jeff wanted to see inside the Bascilica. We could see it, but we were stuck in traffic. Jeff got out of the car and went inside to see it. It was beautiful. 







Back on the road again! We are returning on the same roads we came on to Amalfi. If we didn’t know better, we would have thought we were traveling on different roads. The cherry trees, almond trees, grapevines,  and farmlands after just 4 days of warm weather and sun are beginning to blossom, and turn a rich green.





We decided to stop for lunch in the town of Grottaminarda. It was a much bigger town than we thought. There were many different stores, schools, hotels, and restaurants. We had a great lunch at L’Orrizonte right in Grottaminarda.




 









Next we decided to go to Castel Del Monte. It was built in 1240! The unique thing about this castle is that it has an octagonal shape. It was situated high on the hill. We were intrigued as to how they found the area, and how they built this massive structure in 1240! No computers, no excavators, no dump trucks!








The views were spectacular!



Next back home to Polingnano a Mare! The views from the terrace never get old! 


We had dinner in town. The restaurant was very crowded by the time we left. More crowded than any other we have been to in all our time here. We really couldn’t understand why, as the food wasn’t very good! In fact it was the first meal that Steve only ate 2 bites! No names no pictures!
Off to bed.
Buonanotte!



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