Friday, September 10, 2010

Blending the old and the new in Sorrento






The sea front of Sorrento is a magnificant example of blending the desires of a new era with the demands of the old. In ancient times nations of people sort places to live where they could protect themselves. You can see by these photos how the cliff faces were really a fortess in ancient times when attacks came from the sea. Now the demands are catering for the tourists that flock to these areas. Not many from N.Z. as it is a very long way but for those from Europe and the UK no problem. Hotels are now build of these fortified cliffs with lifts that take wealthy tourists down to the sea where sun lounges are already layed out for their suntaning pleasure. No we couldn't afford a sun lounger at the seaside so had to make do with the 7 swimming pools at our hotel. Life can be so tough!!!!!!! Hahaha!! This place is a must stay stop over for all our students when they travel in the future.
























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