We parked in Scario and took our sun umbrella and towels down onto the beach. We tried to find sand but that was in short supply as the stones and pebbles dominated the ground. It was our first try attempting to swim here. It was popular with tourists but not so with the locals. AndContinue reading “At the beach in Scario”
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Pasticceria
We popped into the local Pasticceria in Policastro. It was the same Pasticceria we used a few years ago to order our lemon sponge wedding cake and the pastries. We bought a kilo of a selection of miniature pastries. Each one was different. It came on a gorgeous gold tray and was wrapped in prettyContinue reading “Pasticceria”
Afternoon stroll in Scario
Yes it’s the afternoon and im back again strolling the esplanade of Scario. This is one of my favourite spots. What are some of your favourite places? As I stroll along and gaze up at the cobbled steps and admire the pretty bright flowers I noticed the young guy peering out his window from anContinue reading “Afternoon stroll in Scario”
Views from Laurino
Laurino is a small village in the mountains. Whenever I think of Laurino recall one of my favourite tales from my childhood of “Heidi”. What sticks in my mind about Heidi was that her sick friend regained good health only after she was brought to live in the mountains. The fresh crisp air and theContinue reading “Views from Laurino”
Paestum
It was another hot and scalding day. We made the drive past Vallo down into Paestum. The sea is there of course too and it’s a very popular spot, as you can see from the crowds. Interestingly the ruins of the city of Paestum was not discovered until many years after it was first abandonedContinue reading “Paestum”
Alice Letts 