Bonus - The Metro Stations of Naples

Naples has two Metro lines. The stations of Line 1 are newer, completed in 2012 and are impressive works of art and architecture. They use a lot of mosaic. Line 2 is older and shabbier. Rush hour is still rush hour. Trains did not run as frequently as in New York. The lines are very deep underground. The platforms and the trains themselves are not extraordinary. And the signage directing travelers leaves a lot to be desired. But definitely worth seeing. Some of the newer stations are already showing signs of deterioration and graffiti.

 

The Mosaic Floor of the Otranto Cathedral

This was my favorite site and sight on this trip, a cartoon-like, mythological feast from the 12th Century. Unfortunately, most of the floor area is roped off so one can only see it and take pictures at an angle. Fortunately, they were doing some pew rearrangement when we were there and the rope was down in one spot. We took advantage of that to go on to the floor and take some more direct shots until we were shooed out. Here, without much comment, is a selection of those photos.

Looks like an Atlas variation

The central figure here is labeled "Alexander Rex"

One head, four bodies

It says "Infernus Satan," Hell and the Devil no doubt

Tower of Babel scene

The circular inscription, translated from the original Gibberish, reads "In the future a corporation selling coffee will desecrate me."

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Isaac and Abraham

Human head on animal body

Human head on human body

Street Scenes - Naples, Amalfi Coast and a bit of Puglia

Tourist entering courtyard of building in which hotel occupies the top floor

Street entertainer with dummy of himself

Two woman spontaneously took the arms of two military cadets unknown to them

Two Naples policeman

Tourist with theater poster

Naple's cleanup made it hard to find hanging laundry

Fearless tourist on Naples street

Souvenir shop

Baby sitters

Location of L'Angolino restaurant in Naples, winner of our best pasta award

Bride adjusting her shoe in Naples

Pompeii street

Tomato parking zone

Motorcycle parking zone

Street artist and close observer

Funeral procession moving through Piazza Tasso, the main square of Sorrento.

Door of Corte de Fiore restaurant in Trani

Typical parking position

Typical street in old section, in this case, Ostuni

Typical craft transaction

Typical food shop interior, in this case, Salerno

Typical Japanese honeymooners in Positano

Typical entrance to gardens, in this case Villa Cimbrone in Ravello

Main square in Amalfi

Breakfast on our terrace at Villa Yiara in Positano. Not a street scene but it looks pretty good in retrospect

Typical lane in Positano

Tourist pushes bus away

Morning glory wall in Capri

Port view of Capri. From here one must take a funicular or taxi up to the town of Capri

Ceramic signs, Capri

Senior citizen transport, Capri

Fancy taxi, Capri

Main square, Capri

Tile street signs, Capri

Top of funicular, looking down to port, Capri

Typical ferry arrival area, in this case, Capri

Entrance to funicular, Capri