After a stormy night we woke up to a rainbow! Following breakfast, we boarded minibuses and made our way down the hill to catch another bus that would be transporting us along the Amalfi coastline. Our drive was breathtaking! There were sheer cliffs and hillsides; olive, lemon and orange groves; and spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea. 
We stopped at various points as we made our way to Amalfi. In Positano we visited a gift shop known for its tilework. Some had a coffee. Others spent time shopping or taking pictures at the overlook.
Our time in Amalfi gave us time to do more shopping and time for lunch. The town was in preparation for a funeral when we arrived - flowers, etc.
Leaving Amalfi, we had to go back the way we came so the folks on the other side of the minibus got to see the view over the cliff. We went back to the town of Sorrento for more shopping time - more gelato! We had to exchange minibuses in order to go to the hotel. Back at the hotel we had dinner: baked pasta pie, roasted beef with mushroom sauce, sauteed carrots, potatoes with rosemary, and for dessert - mixed gelato.
Following dinner a group went to Sorrento for an optional excursion that included a drink and a musical show. We had a drink but then we were rushed inside the auditorium to wait 30 minutes for the show to start. The show was pretty good - an Italian music review - including "Come Back to Sorrento".
The group made its way back to the hotel. Time to pack! Tomorrow we go to Pompeii and then on to Rome!
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