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Rooftop Views toward Capitolini hill

Heading South from Rome

April 30, 2015 By Jan Robinson 13 Comments

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Our alarm rang at the totally un-Roman time of 6 a.m. with the Taxi arriving promptly 50 minutes later.  A sleepy blanket hung over the city as we said our farewells.

From the rooftop of the apartment where we stood with our Airbnb host, we could look north to the dome of St. Peters Basilica, east to the eternally galloping horses atop the Il Vitoriano Monument and south to a line of majestic pine trees that tower over the panoramic Parco Savello.

St Peter’s dome from our Rooftop and from inside the Basilica.

Travestere Rooftops toward St. Peters

Rome St. Peters Dome from beneath

During the familiar but now final rooftop/stairs/lift/stairs obstacle course, I decided I didn’t want to leave – why had I not allowed more time in Rome?

The Distant Il Vitoriano Monument Capitaline Hill and our first close up view.

Rooftop Views toward Capitolini hill

Rome Horses Il Vitoriana

Raffaella reminded me that we were at the beginning of a ten week journey through Italy, Slovenia and Croatia and I shouldn’t be sad.

Rooftop views of Parco Savello and standing beneath it’s towering trees.

Rome Parco Savello from Rooftop

Rome Parco Savello

 

Rome to Amalfi Coast by Train

It wasn’t the ancient Appian Way that led us south, but the packed Italia Rail Intercity 723 train.  The 723 can terminate in either Palermo or Siracusa in Sicily but on this leg we would leave it at Salerno and transfer to boat for the Amalfi Coast.

The country south of Rome was surprisingly green with familiar mobs of brown woolly sheep grazing by the tracks.  Neglected stone buildings, olive trees, and market gardens flashed by in reverse as we talk to two Korean girls on their way to Naples.

At Formio we got our first glimpse of the ocean while low cloud hung over the neighbouring hills.  Rain was predicted for the next two days, but how could we complain after four gorgeous spring days in Rome?

Our carriage didn’t lose many to Napoli, but the two girls were replaced by a Japanese Couple.  Meanwhile rural scenes were replaced by apartment blocks and rolling hills by more imposing ones that were here to stay.

From Salerno Train Station it was a short 10 minute walk to the Ferry that would take us to Positano.

We chose to visit the Amalfi Coast via Salerno as we will be continuing our journey via train to Taormina/Giardini Naxos from Salerno.

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Cost of 4 nights accommodation (Private Double Room with Ensuite) Trastevere, Rome (Charged in AUD = $559) Conversion = 403 Euro

Cost of second class Trenitalia train tickets from Roma Termini to Salerno (for two people) 38 Euro

Cost of Ferry Salerno to Positano (for two people) 24 Euro plus luggage 3 Euro Total 27 Euro

Follow our trip on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter where I will be posting regular photos.  See you there!

 

This post forms part of the Ten Weeks in Europe 2015 series.

 

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About Jan Robinson

Jan Robinson writes about travel on her Budget Travel Talk blog. A solo traveller in her teens, for the last 40 years Jan has travelled through Australia, Asia, Europe, Turkey and New Zealand with her husband. They specialise in road trips, caravanning and Independent travel without spending a fortune. Her favourite destination is Turkey and she is currently dreaming of Myanmar and Mexico.

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  1. Lisa Wood

    April 30, 2015 at 11:31 am

    oh Jan how amazing you got see Rome – how amazing. Is that where you and Budget hubby are at the moment? The photos of over looking St Peters is gorgeous. Have fun travelling South 🙂

    Reply
    • Jan

      May 1, 2015 at 5:23 pm

      Hi Lisa, Since Rome we have been to the Amalfi Coast, Pompei and are leaving from Salerno today for Sicily. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Johanna

    April 30, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    So glad to see that you’re on the road again Jan! Rome sounded splendiferous and I’m envious of your ten weeks away – would love to see more of Slovenia and Croatia particularly. Will be following you on Instagram too 🙂

    Reply
    • Jan

      May 1, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      Hi Jo, Yes Rome was gorgeous and we leave today from Salerno for Sicily. The sun is shining and there is a top of 19 degrees expected. Looking good 🙂

      Reply
  3. Muza-chan

    April 30, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Lovely photos…

    Reply
    • Jan

      May 1, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks Lily 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sacha | Beautiful Travel Hangover

    May 1, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    I will never forget my crazy climb to the top of the St. Peter; at the top of summer heat, super crowded and claustrophobic. But the view was the best I have seen so far. Rome was so lovely though. I haven’t been south of Rome yet so I would love to go there

    Reply
    • Jan

      May 1, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      We didn’t climb to the top Sacha 🙂 Rome was wonderful and the train trip to Sicily has been interesting too.

      Reply
  5. La Travelera

    May 4, 2015 at 2:06 am

    I loved Rome, every turn, every corner you find an amazing building/ site
    It is a beautiful city
    http://www.travelera.es

    Reply
  6. Krista

    May 4, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    What stunning views from your Air B&B!!! You sure found a treasure there. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Catherine

    May 6, 2015 at 6:49 am

    It is always sad to leave a place you fall in love with – though when you’re leaving to visit more new places just waiting for you to fall in love with them, you can’t really go wrong! Hope the rest of the trip goes well 🙂

    Reply
    • Jan

      May 6, 2015 at 11:06 pm

      I agree that it is easier to leave when there is a new place just waiting to be explored. Now going home – that will be interesting.

      Reply

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