We bid arrivederci to Sicily, flew to Naples, and then enjoyed a beautiful bus ride to Maiori, along the Amalfi Coast, to begin our post-tour extension.  Along the way we stopped at a gorgeous viewpoint to take in the panoramic views of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.  Once again, as you can see, the weather was on our side; another spectacular day!

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Hotel Panorama, our base for three nights, was appropriately named, as our room had a stunning panoramic view of the coast.  During our down time, Bruce and I enjoyed sitting on the balcony and watching the world go by.  Between the fountain down below and the small waves rolling in, the sound of water was quite relaxing. We even enjoyed our first dinner in Maiori on our balcony– incredible sandwiches from the Italian deli down the street!

Our arrival was in the late afternoon, so the remainder of the day was spent exploring the small town, walking along the beach, and taking in the beautiful views of this hilly coastal town.

Maiori is small; less than 6,000 residents live here full time. But during the high season, the population swells with tourists.  We were happy to be ahead of the crush and be able to enjoy the town without crowds of people.

Come join me on a tour of the town, beginning with views from the rooftop pool and restaurant:

Scenes from the town:

The waterfront and marina:

Coming up next: SICILY & AMALFI COAST #23: A BEAUTIFUL BOAT RIDE TO ADORABLE AMALFI