Last night was a bit of an experience, so I have decided to give it a short post of its own.
We arrived in Naples around 1030pm and tracked down our bus. The driver was great, as we are very nervous and shaky with our Italian despite having done lessons for the past 4 months; its a very intimidating thing, having to speak someones native tongue to them with such a limited vocabulary.
We waited on the bus for a a few minutes, rehashing the highlights of our Iceland trip and waiting for other passengers. Turns out no one else was coming; the rubes probably taking cabs and being driven around in circles before reaching their destination, the locals doing whatever locals do.
As we cruised through the city, it sounded like we were amongst geese and felt like we were mechanical sardines in a tin; so much honking and congestion. The people on scooters seemed to be the ones who were the most free, dodging and zipping around the cars, letting out the occasional beep beep" of their own. Not in Kansas anymore. Not by a long stretch miei amici.
I pretty much immediately spotted a pizzeria I hoped I could remember the location of the next day. It looked perfect - tiny, white washed, plastic tables and locals, lots of locals, tons of locals, cramming the tables drinking and laughing.
Once we were dropped off at the station the real fun began: finding the hotel. The map made it seem incredibly close and easy to find, but we pretty much went in circles and circles and more circles for around 45mins. Turns out the hotel was about 2 mins away. Ah well, at least we got to see the city. On the way we witnessed someone nearly get bowled over by a car on a crosswalk where the pedestrian has the walk light!! First rule of Naples: there are no rules. Duly noted Naples.
Today is a new day. Time for some exploring.
Ciao!
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