03/31/26 Trip to Italy, Day 8, Tuesday, Rome to Naples

We arrived in Naples by train. The train station was far enough away we had to taxi over to our airbnb. Oh my goodness...holy smokes...the way they drive in Naples is CRAZY!!! There are little motorcycles EVERYWHERE and they don't seem to follow any traffic laws. And the taxis are always gunning to get through the traffic and it's SCARY. This is not a good place for the faint of heart or those that easily get anxious in vehicles!

Our place was at the top of a steep hill. So everytime we went anywhere, coming back was all uphill!

We ate lunch at a cute little outside cafe…kinda freezing!! And raining…they had an awning. Becky was so happy cause she found gluten free calzone!! for only $5 euros!! And she got one for tomorrow too!!

We walked to a castle that was closed for remodel. We walked up a very steep road and saw some shops and things. It’s crazy…cars and motorcycles come zipping up these tiny streets and you better watch out!!

We picked up some crackers and cheese and are going to take it easy this afternoon…Andy is wiped out after his 29,370 steps (approx 10 miles!!) yesterday. We are at a mere 9k so far today!

The happiness of finding a gluten free calzone
knows no bounds!

Appetizer

Cute little outdoor cafe

Still smiling, full from the calzone

Castle

A payphone, say what?!

The shopping street in Naples

Naples

Breakfast cause we had to leave before they served it
They gave it to us early!!! So kind!

Naples

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Steve Whittekiend, Kelly Carlson in front Mayor Kress Staheli in back Thad Seegmiller back of head Police Chief Jason Williams, Councilman Troy Belliston Jordan Hess, Councilman Bret Henderson, Finance Brian Brown Mayor Kress Staheli and Councilman Craig Coats Danice Bulloch (former City Recorder), Shelly Griffin Hana Park and Tara Pentz (current recorders) April and Drew Ellerman April & Drew Ellerman, Kathy Spring (former assistant to Drew) Bonnie Baker (current assistant) and Drew Drew

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