The Amalfi coast South of Naples is supposed to be gorgeous, and Rick Steves suggests taking the bus down the coast and then getting on a train back. We considered getting off the bus and taking a hike, but we decide against, as we hoped to reach Paestum in the afternoon. The coast is indeed gorgeous. The road (and therefore the bus) hugs the coast and is full of hairpin turns and one-lane bridges over chasms. It reminded Mary of highway 1 up the California coast. If the islands in the Gulf of Naples (e.x. Capri) are this beautiful, I certainly see their appeal. We transferred buses in Positano for Amalfi, and Amalfi for Salerno, following the Gulf of Salerno (Tyrrhenian Sea) the whole way. Unfortunately, when we got to Salerno, we were running an hour late. We got worried about transport home, and we'd managed to leave our passports back at the hostel, so we wouldn't even be able to check into a hotel. Lonely Planet said there were 12 buses per day, but didn't say when the last one was. We had also put off lunch, and were hungry and cranky, so we headed home instead, and picked up some fresh ravioli to eat for dinner. Yum.
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That's true Amalfi coast is something that noone should miss. Its really hilarious, splendid, gorgeous and fascinating place!!!!
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