Sorrento and Such

So its been a little while since the last post, its been a bit hectic, lots of random stuff going on.

This weekend was our API trip to Sorrento and Capri, with stops at Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii. It began at 9 in the morning on Friday, with a four hour bus ride down to one of the most famous volcanoes in the world. We arrived under somewhat suspect weather conditions. the sky was hazy and vicious clouds seemed to be forming in the distance. The hike itself was short and sweet. We got to the crater and boy is it just enormous. it doesnt seem as threatening as I had always heard about, and though it is an "active" volcano, it seemed to be in a pleasant state of hibernation. The view from the top was disrupted by the low hanging clouds and possible smog but we enjoyed our view nonetheless and dabbled on the edge of the crater's mouth. After our brief stay there, we headed an hour further south to Sorrento.

A small quaint town, touristy like the rest of them but special in its own way. High cliffs and gorgeous views spread throughout the city. We were treated to a free dinner at a lovely restaurant that served up a few delicious courses of Sorrento cuisine. The rest of the night was ours, and after some deliberation on what to do for the night, we all split up for a while to consume alcohol in the streets while enjoying a couple street performers (pictures in facebook), then headed to the local Karaoke bar, kindly labeled "American Karaoke" for our comfort, and their wallets. We sang our favorite American tunes all night long while dancing the night away...sweating profusely and losing our voices. Jamie Courtney and I were going to sing Thriller, but the jackasses at the bar skipped over our song and we never had a chance to show off our spectacular vocals.... you can all imagine how upset I was at the lost chance to sing in front of 50+ people...

We awoke the next morning to a simple breakfast and a thunder storm. We were set to take a HYDROFOIL over to Capri Island and while waiting in line to board the rain poured on our mostly poorly prepared crew of students, dressed for a warm day on the beach. Once we arrived, and Henry relieved himself of his sea sickness, the rain went away and the sun came out to play. but to our dismay, the Blue Grotto, a highlight for all tourist in the area to see, was closed for the day due to high water levels and choppy conditions. instead we walked around the city, ate some tasty lunch at what else, a pizza restaurant, then walked to the other side of the island down an old Roman alleyway with breath taking sights to witness. Slowly the group began to dissipate, Rahul and I set off on a magical scooter ride across the island. For 15 euro for 2 hours, with Rahul as the captain of our vehicle(the renter pleaded with him not to let me ride as only experience riders were suggested, Rahul has been riding motorcycles back home for quite a while, while repeatedly telling us how dangerous it is to ride around with the locals((narrow roads crazy driver))) we set off to the highest point on the Island.

Sorry about how confusing that sentence was, but I love run on sentences.

After 2 hours of riding around enjoying the sights and sounds, we returned to the group who was at the beach chillin on the rocks. Shortly there after we set sail back to Sorrento where we laid low for the night. A small dinner with a few people at a restaurant with probably the rudest waiter I have had since I got to Italy. Later that night we went to an English pub and enjoyed a few glasses on their specialty alcoholic cider. The next morning was another early start, and off to Pompeii we went...

Pompeii is an insane place. massive in size and so well preserved. We didnt get to venture around the area too much, but the highlight was definitely walking down the "Red light District" of the city. An area where prostitution reigns, and the best of paintings were preserved. Over each room was a painting of the girl's specialty who occupied the room. the specialties consisted of missionary, doggy style and various other positions. I have pictures which will be going up shortly that you all can enjoy along with a few pictures of random penises that were plastered on the street walls. It is insane how smart and intricate this people were for created this amazing city over 2000 years ago. And how absolutely depressing it is that something they merely thought was a giant mountain could destroy everything they had accomplished.

Then, after about an hour of free time, and 7 shots of lemoncello later, we embarked on our 4 hour journey home to Rome.

That was all for the weekend. more to come soon about week- up dates.

Staying in Rome this weekend, going to be relaxing and recuperating since i have been feeling a bit ill, but hopefully that will pass soon enough.

and whats been happening to my Jaguars...and those Bruins...atleast the Angels are giving me some lovin.

Miss you all, Keep in touch with some updates about yourselves.