We rented a car, Ford Focus, and drove to Avellino from downtown Naples. Once out of Naples we entered very steep, beautiful mountains. A very nice road to drive. Avellino sits in a valley between mountains. Like being in the Alps, except it is very warm, mid-70's. Very unusual weather according to the natives. Avellino is a community of 52,000. Looks very prosperous, shopping consists of Hermes, Gucci, Prada, et al. Saw some men's underwear that was considered a bargain at 2 for 35 Euros. That's about $50, or $25 each. The driving is much less frantic than in the other places we have been. Very few bicycles and scooters.
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| Breakfast in Naples |
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| Lunch in Avellino. You would love this place. That's a swimming pool in the background. |
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| View from hotel window. That mountain is where we go to go to Roccabascerana. |
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| Another view. |
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| Avellino Town Hall |
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| Gelato everywhere and always being eaten |
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| Learning an essential Italian skill |
