There’s a steep driveway just outside of our hotel leading to the Monastery. We took a walk and at the top of the hill, a long avenue leads to a large monastic complex now belonging to the Benedictine cloistered nuns.
The Monastery was built in 1679 by papal concession by the Discalced Carmelites of St. Teresa in a place called (from ancient topography) “Vadabillo.”
We see 3 nuns sitting on the benches. We approached them and wanted to make sure we weren’t disturbing them. We all were schooled by nuns and know their superpowers.
They told us to go to the main door and another sister will let us in to climb the stairs to the rooftop.
First the trees and never ending views of the bays of Naples and Salerno. These are native to the Mediterranean and dot the coastlines of southern Italy
The sister inside said we had to wait for a small tour group, then we could go to the top. It’s a bit hazy but breathtaking none the less.
Capri in the distance
That was a very special visit. Now it’s time to get our costumes on & head to the beach.
We rented some chairs & umbrellas and had a whole day to swim in the Mediterranean
We had a great time and Sally’s soaking up everything Italian as she has to leave with us on Saturday. But we have more adventures ahead.
We spent the whole day until they were closing up at 7:00
A perfect end to an amazing day
Tomorrow morning market fun, a lil pool time and a pack our bags for a Saturday train trip to Fisole/Florence.
Bueno Notte 🇮🇹
