Today was our last day in Naples. Here are some things I learned, but the pictures do not correspond to these lessons.
Lesson 1. When crossing the street in Naples, look both ways, then hold out your hand and go for it. Walk fast.
Lesson 2. Don't expect that anything will be open at any time. Also, don't even try and eat a decent meal before 7:30, all the good resturants are closed.
Lesson 3. Wear purple. The more the better. Also, make sure your shoes and purse match. And I am not talking about light purple either, no pastels, just straight up royal purple.
Lesson 4. If you own a car here, it will get scratched. You must park touching the car both in front of you, and the car behind you, otherwise there might be room to get out, and that just wouldn't be good.
Lesson 5. It might not be a bad place to be homeless, since all the trash is just out on the streets. This isn't just wrappers and such, it is mattresses, tv's, and cardboard boxes galore.
Lesson 6. If you like crazy driving, people in the streets yelling, mo-peds and the like, then this city is for you. If none of these appeal to you, then you might think twice about staying here.
Aaron and I in Sorrento. A beautiful city about an hour subway ride from Naples.
The sea from a hill in Sorrento.
The marina in Sorrento.
The water is really clear! It was also a beautiful day, around 65.
3 comments:
HT,
The trash is out on the street because of a longstanding dispute between the garbagepeople's union and the city. The mafia may be involved too. I love crossing the street in Italy, it's a great way to vent your frustration.
PS- Just in case nobody has told you yet, don't do a "rock on" sign with your hands, unless you need to insult someone while crossing the street. It implies that you've cuckolded either them or their father.
XOXO,
MT
It's true about the rock on sign.
If there are mattresses on the street, it might be a great place to be homeless. Sounds much comfier to sleep on then just the street! Also, the cardboard boxes can be blankets. You are not being resourceful, Rachael.
And duh, light purple is for bitches. Royal colors all day everyday.
Ignore my homeless comment, I just reread what you wrote. Wish I was a better reader. Forgive me, I've been grading poetry tests. DUH.
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