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Yesterday could only be described as very weird. We took 4 trains and 2 buses to get to Pogerola, a tiny town right beside Amalfi. The bus on the edge of the mountain was definitely one of the scariest experiences I've ever had. We came close to hitting so many cars and swerved around corners so fast that I thought we'd fall of the cliff. Almost puked too. Then a man in a funny hat tried to take Michael's seat, and didn't speak English and I was laughing so hard. There was a couple behind us that we met who had cockney accents, and they were on their honeymoon. They were a little weird but really friendly.

Finally we made it to Amalfi, and searched for the random bus to Pogerola. We met a lady, Luisa, on the bus who took us to the apartment where we're staying. It's an 800 m walk down a hill from the bus stop, and it's in a garden and surrounded by lemon trees in neighboring gardens. It's a PALACE. It's got a kitchen and a loft and a living room. The best part is the balcony, where we are currently eating breakfast. Last night we bought eggs freshly plopped from a chicken, smoked cheese stuffed with olives and ham, and bread. We're currently feasting, and it's so so good.

After climbing the unlit path up to Pogerola's main piazza, we found a place that the owner of the apartment recommended. It's called Gerry's, and the view from the terrace was UNREAL. We watched the clouds come over the mountains and the sun set, and we had delicious ravioli in a salmon sauce and spicy tomato penne. We had a beer and wine, and dessert, which was an Amalfi specialty called lemone something... Anyway, Gerry called it "lemon boobs" because well, that's what it looked like. He liked us a lot. We might go back there tonight! In total the meal cost us 30 euro too. Insane for an antipasti, 2 drinks, 2 primis, and 2 desserts.

We went to bed in a weird kind of damp bed... Also the internet is only available outside, and Michael got spooked by the same cat twice while out there at night. The town is also weird but cool, and is nestled right in the mountains so we yelled and tried to hear our echo. The moon was HUGE and it was awesome.

Like I said, weird experience. But ultimately hilarious and a great day. We also had McDonald's on the train. I had the"Crispy McBacon", which is hilarious in itself, and it had this mustardy sauce on it and no pickles or onions (yay!). And obviously Miami fries. Michael had the "NYC Crispy", which was like a quarter pounder with bacon and BBQ sauce and a cheese and bacon bun. The meat here is such a better quality too, which is really nice. We also ordered from this automated machine that you pay and being your receipt to the cash and they just hand you your food. Cool!

We're going down the 800 steps to Amalfi today... My knees are going to hate me. Then back up the windy road on the bus!