Amalfi Coast!!

Ciao!!

View from our hotel room

 I just returned from a four day trip to the Amalfi Coast! It was absolutely amazing! We stayed in Sorrento and our view was GORGEOUS! we could hear the waves at night! :) The only thing I did not like about our hotel was the fact that we had an ant infestation and NO hot water to shower with! Other than that, it was cute!


Ok, so.. Friday we were up early and off to Capri. We took a boat around the island and got a chance to see many different caves and cliffs. We also got to go into the Blue Grotto. It was absolutely amazing! We had to lay completely flat on this tiny boat until we were completely in. The sun shines in and the water looks like it's glowing! It is unlike anything I've ever seen! We got to jump in for a split second! A little chilly, but SOOO worth it!

Blue Grotto

That night the tour guides had a party for us but I was so tired I passed out before it even started! Infact, when one of our tour guides came into our room to check on our ant problem, I heard her say, "Are you guys coming down tonight?" Then she looked at Brit and I and went, "oh well they're passed out!!" I wanted to respond but I was too tired to open my eyes! Oh.. and I'm sick again.. it sucks but I've pretty much accepted that I will be sick this entire trip due to all the second hand smoke I will be inhaling!

The beautiful beach!

Saturday was nice and relaxing! After breakfast, we went to Positano and laid on the beach the ENTIRE day! It was so relaxing! When I wasn't basking in the sun, I was floating around; relaxing in the water. It was funny because during swim camp at Michigan we did a relaxing exercise. We had to tighten each muscle for 10 seconds then release it. We then had to imagine ourselves on our dream vacation... I did that.. then I realized I didn't have to imagine it! I WAS THERE! For the first time in a very long time I can honestly say I did not have a care in the world!

Pompeii ancient ruins

View from Mt. Vesuvius!

Sunday was my favorite day of the the trip! We spent the day in Pompeii. The ancient city is so amazing! They have maintained the ancient ruins so well! After touring through the city we grabbed lunch and then climbed Mount Vesuvius! I was standing on top of a 4,190 foot mountain!!!! The view looking out was unbelievable! I could see sooooo much!

The trip back wasn't too bad! I slept part of the way home and they had movies playing on the bus for us.

This week Brit and Bri will be in Paris Tuesday to Sunday with the fashion school. I do not have Italian class all week either, so it will be quiet and relaxing!! I'm hoping to catch up on some sleep and do some running :)





Also, Jen, Chris and I finish our first episode of Flashes of Florence! Let me know what you think!!! Vicolo Dei Cerchi

And.. For those of you who know about mine, Brit, Bri, and Jen's Nutella addiction we are now up to 15 jars!!!

 Have a good week everyone!!!