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Naples to Sorrento Italy – The Feeling of Home
Naples to Sorrento Italy – The Feeling of Home
Georgia and I were drawn to Italy and Greece by a pull we couldn't quite explain. It was an instinctive, deep-seated feeling that only grew stronger once we touched down. Throughout the trip, we were struck by a profound sense of "Deja Vu"—a quiet, persistent feeling that we had walked these ancient streets before.
Our Italian odyssey began with a flight from Frankfurt that landed us in the heat of Naples. From there, we bypassed the chaos of the city, busing directly to the harbor to catch a high-speed ferry to Sorrento. It was there, standing on the street overlooking the water, that we experienced the first true magic of the trip.
Arching beautifully over the harbor was a brilliant rainbow. Its right side seemed to touch down on the exact ferry pulling into the dock to take us across the bay. We didn’t just see it as a break in the weather; we considered that rainbow a profound good sign—a "Green Light" from the universe that our 40-day adventure was meant to be.
The ferry ride delivered us to the stunning Sorrento coast. We could see our hotel just a short walk from the pier. The check-in was seamless and warm, but we quickly faced our first "Old World" technical challenge: the elevator. It was a tiny, vintage box that barely fit the two of us and our luggage. It was a far cry from the spacious, high-tech world of Sony, but it was the perfect "Next Shock" to remind us we were finally in Italy. Click on the down arrow to allow you to watch each video.
From the Pacific to the Mediterranean Click the NAME above to ride along on the first leg of Operation 40-4-40. The journey begins with a stunning aerial view of the Pacific Northwest over Seattle, before crossing the Atlantic to touch down in Frankfurt, Germany. Finally, fly over the Italian landscape and take a street-level ride through the beautiful, chaotic harbor of Naples.
From the Pacific to the Mediterranean
Click the NAME above to board the fast ferry from Naples to Sorrento. The journey along the Italian coast delivers its own visual "Next Shock"—towering cliffs carved by the sea, lined with incredible architecture and ancient, castle-like structures standing guard over the Mediterranean.
From the harbor to the town
Click the NAME above to take a walk with us from the docks up into the beautiful town of Sorrento. Stepping onto the streets delivered an immediate "Next Shock"—we were absolutely amazed to see hundreds of motorcycles and scooters parked along every available inch of the road, with dozens more weaving seamlessly between tiny Italian cars and mini-trucks.
The Amalfi Coast is a 34-mile stretch of dramatic coastline in southern Italy, known for its colorful villages perched on sheer cliffs. It features 13 main seaside towns, including the iconic Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.
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