The road along the Amalfi Coast is so narrow that drivers are
advised to fold in their side mirrors and many cars bear scars on the driver’s
side. The locals speed into the
turns and drift across the center line, scaring the daylights out of us
tourists. Buses provide their own
dose of terror. And this is the
winter season! I don’t want to
think about what it is like in the summer.
The Mediterranean Sea sparkles like diamonds. And in summer a swim at one of the
beaches must be tempting. Towns
like Amalfi, Positano and Maiori, where we stayed, make a nice “vacation from
your vacation.” If this appeals to
you, consider going to Croatia. Or
Montenegro. For my money – and a
whole lot less of it – the Balkan coast is a better deal. Matchless scenery, fewer tourists,
charming coastal towns, great food.
As the Croatian adverts say, “the Med as it used to be!” The choice is yours.
