The ferry docked in Bari, Italy about 9 a.m., and we got off and found the free city bus to the Central Rail Station. We got our reservations and ticket information to Naples, Italy, but the train didn't leave until 1:42, so we had quite a long wait. There was a little restaurant as part of the train station, and Verle had a sandwich and I had a really good warm "sandwich" that was something like a deep fried pita with a pizza/cheese sauce inside. It was really good.
We talked for a long time with a couple from Korea that slept close to us on the ferry last night.
They were Christians and great fun to talk to. They are traveling for 10 months and have already been to Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey. We talked about North and South Korea. He was in the army on the border when he was younger. They are about 35. She has just completed her studies and internship to be a family doctor, and will get a job at the end of their trip.
At noon I had another sandwich and Verle had a slice of pizza. As we getting ready to board the train we met Mike & Cole again ( the two from Alabama). They are traveling on the same train to Naples. Then we got on the comfortable, air-conditioned train. We are still on the first day of our train pass, which also paid for the ferry crossing. We were able to reach Naples in time to catch the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento.
Sorrento is a pretty town built on a cliff above the sea. Our train went through long tunnels to get there. Everything is green here -- lots of grape vines and citrus fruit hanging on the trees.
We found the campground and checked in to our neat and clean green cabin. We found the rest rooms and showers and ate pizza and fruit at the hostel restaurant. It was very good and filling, because the pizzas covered a whole plate each. We met a family from Alaska. They said the Amalfi Coast bus ride is really good but crowded. Verle went to bed. I took a shower and washed my hair and clothes -- we left our hostel at 7:30 a.m. yesterday, and have worn the same clothes until now. A shower felt WONDERFUL!
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