Monday was sort of a day of R&R. After Positano, Amalfi, and Pompeii in the past couple days we decided we should have a reading day so from breakfast until 5:30 it was sit on that beautiful balcony, in the sun and 75 degree weather with a slight breeze just to make it perfect and read. We did travel reading, spiritual reading, and even a little junk reading. There was basically no haze on the Bay of Naples today so every time we looked up we were reminded of how blessed we are to be right here right now. We took about a 45 minute walk in the middle of the day just to be sure we were still alive and got some pics of some of the lemon trees right next to the hotel. The trees are heavy with lemons right now.
It might have been a boring day, but that's what we like for some part of our vacations. We need to "vacate" our busyness and empty out the minds some. Happens best for Chris and me when we intentionally spend some parts of each week simply sitting around. And if we can do it in this setting, where God is powerfully present in the beauty of the land, we are doubly refreshed.
But today might not have warranted any entry... except for dinner. We took the shuttle into Sorrento and found a small pizzeria named di Gigino. In my internet research it kept getting mentioned as one of the best casual pizzierias in town. We were looking for simple pizza and pasta, which is what this area, Naples and Sorrento, are known for.
It looked like it could be a movie set when we walked up. Tables outside filled up. Inside was a small place with tables bunched close, a small bar and the room was dominated by their wood-burning oven that looked 100 years old. From the menu we chose the basic pizza - Buffalo mozzerella cheese, basil, local tomatoes for the pizza, and spaghetti carbonara, and some house red wine.
Chris and I agreed. It was the best pizza we had ever had - and we've had some of the best including New York, Chicago, CPK, Stella's, and lots of Italian places in Rhode Island that I thought would never be beaten. The pasta was perfect. Cooked just right, with sauce and spices and a little bacon... WOW! In a way it is good we discovered the place on the next to last night because I would be there every day for lunch and gain back all my weight in one week in one place. After dinner... well you guessed it, we found another place for gelato! You know it's just research trying to find the best. And then we found another limoncello, so Chris could continue her similar quest for the best after dinner (and after gelato) drink.
One more day and we will be driving out of the south of Italy into Umbria. One more day of the best pasta and seafood. One more day of scenery we only expect in the movies.
God is good.
See you soon.
Bob and Chris
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