Now in Amalfi
We arrived in Amalfi yesterday after a long bus and train ride – although nothing compared to the one from Venice – to find a very small and very touristy little city. It does have a lot of charm so I guess i will be able to forgive it. Our new hotel is very nice indeed, and we are on the fourth floor with a view of the garden and the mountians behind the city. I think that we are finally going to get the rest that I have been looking for since our room seems to be far away from everyone elses. Last night we went out to dinne, and for the first time since entering Italy, I was asked how I liked my meat. While this is only a little thing, I was glad not to have to watch the blood pour out of my steak as I ate it. That and it was absolutely delicious. Debbie again had some form of pasta and I am begining to see this as a re-occuring theme.(Although as I write this now she makes the good point that she has also had pizza a few times.)
After a very good meal and some very good sleep, minus a few bad dreams (speaking of which how are the Sullo’s dogs doing?), we woke up at about one and started our day. So far all we have done is eat, and read about how much everyone hates my grammar. Yes, i am aware that i don’t know how to spell or write very well, and I would just like to thank everyone for pointing it out on the internet. lol, I’m kidding, but seriously is this something you were all unaware of? I think not.
We are about to go to the beach, which should be very nice, and up to this point we have only seen the water. I must say though I’m looking forward to it as the water looks crystal clear and a nice shade of blue.
Being here is just once again another example of stepping out of real life and into a pop-up book. I mean how often can you sip coffee and see things that you thought were only available in your imagination.
Anyway, i think debbie wants to do some writing so i will sign off for now.
Love always
me
Oh, it so lovely to be where you are.
And I think your grammar is very nice, honey.
Comment by Mother K — June 20, 2006 @ 11:01 am
Better yet is this paragrah : “Being here is just once again another example of stepping out of real life and into a pop-up book. I mean how often can you sip coffee and see things that you thought were only available in your imagination.” All my life I’ve wanted to walk into a pop-up book.
Btw, Mathew, at Goose’s and John’s party, Hil told me SHE thought my throw-up comment was funny. Finally,validation.
Keep writing, you’ve saved us $4,231.50 so far.
Comment by michael — June 20, 2006 @ 11:07 am
I want to be in a pop up book-that was a wonderful description. Sounds like you two are having a fun time. I give you kudos for enduring those train rides. And I love Debbie’s comment on how they could tell you are part Irish! Chris
Comment by La Rad — June 20, 2006 @ 11:18 am
The rakkity family enjoyed the Amalfi coast, too. It was the only place we actually got warm on our trip to Italy in a very cold January. The waiters there are very picky about what their guests choose for dinner. Our waiter expressed outraged disbelief that one might order spaghetti along with clams. I never did figure out what we should have ordered. But it was good anyway.
Comment by rakkity — June 20, 2006 @ 5:40 pm
Godbaby, you come from a long line of decent writers on both sides of your tree. Some of us know how to use punctuation; some of us don’t. That does not make the former better writers than the latter. I love your energetic, imaginative, and informative word pictures. Please give us more.
Comment by FierceBaby — June 20, 2006 @ 6:39 pm
FierceBaby and FierceMommy. I love it!
Comment by La Rad — June 20, 2006 @ 7:16 pm
THAT’s what I would’ve said, FierceBaby, if I’d thought to say it … !
Comment by adam — June 20, 2006 @ 7:53 pm