Dublin to Sorrento, Italy!

This morning we had to wake up at 4:00AM after heading to bed around 12:30AM. I was a complete zombie this morning. The taxi arrived at 4:30AM to pick us up and bring us to the Dublin airport. Our destination: Naples, Italy!

We arrived at the airport where we grabbed a quick bite to eat, then headed down to the departure gate to wait for our flight. The flight ended up being just over 3 hours to Naples. It wasn’t too bad. I ended up getting three seats to myself so it worked out quite well. As we walked off the plane we could feel the heat. I was in paradise!

We jumped on a pre arranged coach and took a wild ride to our hotel. I thought the driving was bad in Ireland, it’s nothing compared to Italy! They drive like absolute maniacs here. Even the scooter drivers are nuts. Everyone seems to be in such a rush. More than home, believe it or not. Much more! We arrived at our hotel (Grand Hotel La Pace) just outside the center of Sorrento. The hotel was beautiful, and the rooms are pretty nice too. Much better than anything that I’ve stayed in on my trip through Europe so far. Granted, I’ve been staying in 2 or 3 star hotels for most of my trip. The Grand Hotel La Pace here in Sorrento, is a 5 Star. I can’t say I’ve ever stayed in a 5 Star hotel in my life, nevermind this trip.

After checking in my uncle, aunt and I headed down to Sorrento city center on the complimentary coach that runs from the hotel every couple of hours or so. We grabbed a beer at the Fauno Bar, a great place to chill out if you’re ever in Sorrento. It’s smack dab in the middle of the center so it’s a great place to sit back, relax and people watch if that’s what you’re into. Plus, they must have over 100 drinks on the menu. Everything you could want and more!

After the Fauno Bar we went to a pre wedding dinner at Photo, a higher end Bar/Restaurant which is located a block off of the main square. (My aunt and uncle are here in Sorrento attending a wedding). I went along and we had a few drinks and some food with another couple. We had some laughs, and headed home for the night. Just to warn you, never, EVER take a taxi home from Sorrento to your hotel. They are the most outrageous fares I have ever seen. When you step into the car, the meter reads 7.00 Euro. That’s what the rate starts at! We drove just a bit over a mile and the taxi far was 22 Euro! Unreal! You’re better off walking… seriously.

Tomorrow we’re going to lounge at the pool for the morning then figure out something to do for the afternoon… should be fun!