Salerno, you left us with a happy ending!

This was our second visit to Salerno, but the first time docking at the new modern terminal… Note to self for future cruises.  This is also where you can buy tickets and catch the smaller ferries up the coast towards Positano and Almafi.

Beautiful view of Salerno from the back of the Ship

The New Terminal

The roof on the new terminal remind me of the scales of a fish....

The smalll ferries that will take you up along the coast.  Tickets can be bought inside the terminal.

Today's tour took us to the Archaeological Site of Paestum, home to three of the world's best-preserved ancient Greek Temples.

Paestum was a major ancient Greek city. Founded by the Greeks, it was conquered by the Lucanians and later by the Romans, who gave its current name.

The Temples of Neptune, Hera, and Athena, dominate the landscape.  Within the site, you will also find a Roman Forum, a small Roman Amphitheatre, and Baths.

Temple of Neptune

The Doric Columns are huge.

Temple of Hera

the remaining footings of homes and stores within the ancient city

remains of the Roman Baths

Temple of Athina

As Europe seems to be in the midst of a heatwave, it was particularly hot this morning, we weren’t concerned that our first drinks of the day were beers and Aperol spritzes.  But at least it was not on an empty stomach as they gave us a lovely plate of nibbles to go with it.

Our next stop was a Buffalo Mozzarella farm, very proud of their sustainability, I did walk away with a few mixed feelings

The animals seemed happy enough under their shelter,  they looked healthy and have regular medical checks… Where I felt sad was when I heard that their babies are taken away from the mothers several weeks after birth so they do not form a bond and the poor little things are put into these small cages and fed until they are old enough to be out on their own….  The mother in me felt really sad!

we needed to put on our booties before walking into the Buffalo shed

Explaining their sustainablility

It was these last 2 photos that made a little sad......

But alas I do love Buffalo Mozzarella, and there is nothing like biting into those large spongy balls with the juices running down your arm….

We enjoyed lunch in the café, where everything is made and produced from the farm. It was a bit of a shame that they don't show you part of the production of the cheese process.  Apparently this is done during the night.

Some of the By products from the Buffalos

Different Cheeses

Delicious  Mozzarella

Back in Salerno, Carry and I decided to have a quick walk around town, but as it was a Sunday and around siesta time, there was not a lot open. 

But Salerno you outdid yourself.  The marina just in front of us was buzzing as all the pleasure crafts lined up to come back into port after an enjoyable Sunday afternoon of drinking and swimming no doubt.

As our lines were dropped music started blaring from their speakers and a crowd started to gather to send us off…

But when Andrea Botticelli and Sarah Brightman belted out “Time to Say Goodbye” the hairs on the back of your neck stood on end and  the tears welled up as all your emotions came to the surface.  What a wonderful and memorable send-off, certainly one we will never forget.