ITALY - DAY 8 We had the whole morning in Sorrento to shop and wander until our excursion to a traditional Italian farm for lunch. We were taken to a wood demonstration where they inlay wood to make pictures. It was interesting. They truly are masters at this because they are working with such fine and small pieces of wood. It as like a jigsaw puzzle that they had to put together. Each piece they make is unique. They may have the same picture, but the colou...

ITALY - DAY 7 Today we left Rome behind and headed towards the Amalfi Coast. Along the way our tour director entertained us with tales of Italy. For example, the white lines on the road are only a guide. People can choose whether or not they stick to a lane or drive down the middle of the road. It's the same with red lights and zebra crossings. You take your life into your own hands if you don't watch drivers very carefully. We arrived at our hotel in a town ...