We were met at Rome Airport & driven to Sorrento. Wondrously nautical Hotel Minervetta there, great decor, fantastic views,

Greek style pool and typical Italian pots, yummy breakfasts, a Michelin meal and our own bottle of local Limoncello

Then on to Ischia- boat to ourselves! - and Villa Magdalena : a really huge room and bathroom with mirrors galore. And what a superb swimming pool, slide

& wee lilo for us. Konstantin & Rasputin took good care of us and provided supper several nights. Lots of miniature cacti, chariots and

more typical Italian pots. Then, on the Anniversario, we were allowed to trot down to El Saturnino in Forio for a really good lunch