Beautiful predawn Naples cove welcomed us
It’s Naples, so of course our first place to go is Pompeii…. I was here 35 years ago and it had changed a lot.. It looked like real ruins back then, now it has been enforced and fixed up quite a bit which makes it easier to imagine what the city was like more than 2000 years ago
The tour also took us to a cammeo factory in Torre del Greco, a city famous for cammeo making.. I have no idea what it was until today
After we were backed from Pompeii, we check out old town Napoli which is right by the port
Napoli is the 3rd largest city of Italy… The old town area is definitely not as glamorous as Rome, a bit messy actually but kind of homey with congested traffic, illegal crossing of streets , litters everywhere , fake goods stalls interspersed with brand name shops.. Back alleyways with small restaurants and shops and laundry’s flying overhead
We were hungry so we found a pizzaria that looks authentic, as soon as we stepped in, it feels authentic with local families packed the restaurant with babies…ordered Pizza and spaghetti… Two local specialties.. And they are sooo good… For some reason, Italians were able to make their pizza crust and spaghetti more “bouncy” (can’t find a better word to describe) with more texture.. And the sauces have more flavor in it…. Pizza and spaghetti are such common food but the Italians find a way to perfect it
Restaurant is right by the shopping district, one of the major one is Galleria Umberto. Looks very much like the one in Milan next to the Duomo: Galleria Victoria Immanuel ii… Very pretty
We also venture towards their alleyways where locals shop and eat.
When you say ‘litters everywhere,’ l see a woman try to pick out something from the colorful rag mount. This photo tells a more interesting and deeper story. Thanks.