Day 5 was another beautiful day, with lots of sun shining down on us.  So, after a good breakfast, we decided to head out and visit the Giardini Ravino, which was located on the same street as our hotel, about a twenty-minute walk away. The Giardini Ravino can be found at Via Provinciale Panza.  It…

Back at the hotel, we relaxed on our private terrace, enjoying the thermal water jacuzzi, and letting the sun, and the naturally hot water, relax our tired muscles. Once again, nature put on a spectacular light show, as the sun went down. For dinner, we chose to have room service, and they brought us our…

The Torre Costantina dates from the 16th century.  Today, it is privately owned, and it is regularly rented out as a tourist residence, or Airbnb.   Next up: We end our Day 4 in Forio, with a little more exploring, and some very good food!   Note: This blog is written in English, and the…

The Chiesa di San Gaetano dates from 1655.  It can be found at Via Filippo di Lustro, and was built at the behest of the local sailors and fishermen, as thanks for safely returning from their work each day. A plaque marks the house where Giuseppe Pezzillo was born and lived, until his death.  …

The Casa Giuseppe Milone, housed in what is today known as the Palazzo Milone, functioned as a shelter for displaced persons, as well as elderly people who had no relatives, and needed someone to care for them.  It was founded in 1854 by three priests: Giuseppe Milone, Saverio de Luca, and Marcantonio Sorrentino. The Palazzo…