It all started in France. During winter months after taking the dogs for a walk we would light a fire, close the shutters and watch another episode from our CD collection.
Having just finished all five series of the American version of House of Cards we have just switched to Gomorra which we have recorded on Sky Atlantic. Its a gritty and bloodthirsty account of Naples gangs. Not for the faint hearted. Anyway during last nights episode they featured a scene from a hotel in downtown Naples. Jan jumped up and said "that's where we are staying at the end of April."
A lovely birthday present for me which she had booked. My uncle (now deceased) who lived in Naples was a top flight lawyer and had (vague) Mafia connections. I wonder if I can resurrect some old friendships.
If I don't come back they probably weren't real friendships.
I have never been but to me Naples and "gritty" always seem to go together. I'm probably doing the city a huge diservice. Will you visit the Amalfi coast too? I've always fancied that. Have a safe trip. BTW, "Salamander" from Belgium on BBC4 is rather good. The original series was about 2-3 years ago but if you can't find that in a box set, it's not critical to enjoying the current series.
ReplyDeleteWe have both visited the Amalfi coast and probably won't have time this trip. It is definitely recommended.
DeleteYes we are watching Salamander it's the only thing to watch on Saturday!