Monday, February 11, 2013

Massa Lubrense -- Perfecto!

The Sorrentine Peninsula is a rugged ridge of limestone that protrudes from the shin of the boot of Italy. The north side of the peninsula fronts the Bay of Naples and the south side is the northern part of the Amalfi coast.
The less precipitous parts of the peninsula are covered in citrus and olive groves, with a few scattered houses and towns. This was the setting for our walk today from Sorrento to Masa Lubrense. We had pleasant sunny weather on the part to Masa, mostly on cobblestone-paved cart-tracks flanked by stone retaining walls and orchards. The last bit of road was well traveled and required us to hug the building walls while small European cars went past.
After some discussion of our options at Masa, we ate the most delightful lunch while a spectacular squall blew through. Perfecto!
We took an entirely different path home, which required some narrower trails with some slippery steep sections and arrived home (Sorrento) feeling enchanted.
Ciao !

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