Naples Day 1 - Spanish Quarter and Vomero
This is the self check-in where we dropped our car key. The guys there will park it in a compact car park and drive it back to the normal car park for when we return.
On the shuttle bus from the parking to the airport. It was delayed a little to let an old guy off who felt ill - he didn't look too bad so hopefully he made his flight OK.
Gromit has been turned into a Toblerone.
We didn't buy any if this but some of the spirits had genuine discounts - Bombay Sapphire was only £15.
We shared an Angus Burger for breakfast. After this, Bristol Airport was heaving with no seats available- this was probably because no gates were yet open with a lot of flights departing around 6am (like ours).
I think this is the Alps.
Where's Moses when you need him?
Our apartment at last. We waited 1hr 25mins to get through passport control. Had a good conversation though with a guy from Cheltenham who was over for a relative's 70th birthday bash on Capri.
This doesn't give the atmosphere but this is a really hectic street leading up to the Maradona mural in the Spanish Quarter. Really narrow streets with mopeds and people everywhere.
From the start of our walk up to Vomero.
A somewhat more elevated view.
The nave from Saint Martino monastery.
Nativity scenes are huge in Naples. This one depicts Jesus being born in a dilapidated Roman temple to show Christ's victory of it. It also shows everyday Neapolitan life. This was in the museum of the monastery. The lighting slowly shifted from day to night.
This is the huge Castel Sant'Elmo which has an unusual six-pointed star design to help it withstand artillery barrages. This upgrade to the site was ordered by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in the 16th century. The views from the top are stunning - you can see see the city, Vesuvius and the island of Capri amongst other things.
Swith practicing his Italian at the wine tasting.
They gave us some nice snacks to go with the wine - they were all local wines within probably 10 or 20 miles of Naples. Alessandro who hosted us was very friendly. Helen's favourite was the sweeter red wine Primativo. Swith liked the Falanghina white as it has a very tropical fruity aroma, with a mild sweetness on the first sip leading to a slightly saline finish - unusual, he thought, but interesting.
A tiny petrol station.
Tiramisu and Caramel gelato from Gennarino 1963 - it was very tasty but not the best we have had.
This is a statue of Pulcinella, the most famous character of the Neapolitan theatre. A mischievous yet, resourceful character.
25,078 steps today, 10.26 miles
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