FIRST IMPRESSIONS of Amalfi Coast, Italy - We Were SHOCKED - Everything to Know Before You Go
Summary
TLDRIn this vibrant travel vlog, the enthusiastic hosts embark on an Italian adventure along the Amalfi Coast, exploring picturesque towns, historic ruins, and indulging in local cuisine. Accompanied by family, they navigate bustling crowds, budget-friendly travel tips, and scenic coastal views. From the colorful buildings of Amalfi to the tranquil beaches of Minori and the ancient ruins of Pompeii, the video offers a glimpse into the charm of Italy's coastal regions while highlighting the off-season travel experience.
Takeaways
- π₯ The video is a travel vlog featuring the Amalfi Coast in Italy, showcasing the experience of traveling with family.
- π The vloggers are excited to explore the Amalfi Coast and determine if it's worth visiting on a budget.
- πΆββοΈ They plan to visit coastal towns, see historic ruins, and navigate transportation while enjoying local cuisine.
- πΆ The vloggers discuss the affordability of visiting Amalfi, including transportation costs and budget-friendly activities.
- π³ They take a ferry to Amalfi and mention the cost and experience of traveling on it, highlighting the importance of arriving early.
- π° The script describes the charm of Amalfi, with its colorful buildings and crowded streets lined with souvenir shops.
- π There are challenges with transportation, including crowded buses and the need for patience and persistence.
- π The vloggers visit the town of Minori and enjoy a scenic hike, despite the confusion about the 'Path of the Lemons'.
- π They discover local specialties like 'Lemon Delights' in a bakery, emphasizing the region's reputation for lemons.
- π The vloggers appreciate the affordability and local feel of staying in Vico, as opposed to more touristy towns.
- π The script includes a visit to Pompeii, where they explore the ancient ruins and enjoy a free entry on a Sunday.
- π° The vloggers end their trip with a focus on food, trying pizza and gelato, and enjoying the sunset in Minori.
Q & A
Where is the video set and what is the main focus of the travel?
-The video is set along the Amalfi Coast in Italy, with a focus on exploring the area, visiting coastal towns, historic ruins, and experiencing local food while traveling on a budget.
How long will the parents be traveling with the travelers?
-The parents will be traveling with the travelers for the next 6 weeks.
What is the cost of the ferry tickets to Amalfi from Salerno?
-The ferry tickets from Salerno to Amalfi cost β¬18 per person.
How long does it take to travel by ferry from Salerno to Amalfi?
-The ferry ride from Salerno to Amalfi takes about an hour and 45 minutes.
Why did the travelers decide not to visit the church in Amalfi?
-The travelers decided not to visit the church in Amalfi because the line was too long and they did not want to wait.
What is the name of the town the travelers visit after Amalfi?
-The travelers visit the town of Ravello after Amalfi.
What is the significance of the 'Path of the Lemons' in Minori?
-The 'Path of the Lemons' in Minori is a scenic route known for its lemon trees, which is a specialty of the town.
What is the cost of a beer and sandwich in Ravello?
-The cost of a beer and sandwich in Ravello is β¬1.
What is the name of the restaurant where the travelers had a seafood dinner in Vico Equense?
-The travelers had a seafood dinner at an unspecified restaurant in Vico Equense, but the name is not mentioned in the script.
How much did the travelers spend on a seafood dinner with wine in Vico Equense?
-The travelers spent 88 Euros for a seafood dinner and 2 liters of wine in Vico Equense.
What is the cost of visiting the Pompeii ruins on a Sunday?
-On a Sunday, the entrance to the Pompeii ruins is free, which is not common and results in a more crowded experience.
What is the name of the pizza place the travelers visited in Positano?
-The travelers visited Pizza R de Franco in Positano.
What gelato flavors did the travelers try and which was the best according to them?
-The travelers tried Blackberry, Lemon, Cocoa, Brownie, Pistachio, and Blueberry Cheesecake flavors. They found the Pistachio and Blueberry Cheesecake to be the best.
Outlines
π Exploring the Amalfi Coast with Family
The video script begins with the introduction of a trip to the Amalfi Coast in Italy, a favorite destination of the travelers. They are joined by the video creator's parents for the next six weeks. The aim is to explore the coastal towns, historic ruins, and enjoy the local cuisine on a budget. The script mentions the challenges of traveling during the off-season, including the struggle for transportation tickets and the bustling crowds. The first destination is Sorrento, followed by a ferry ride to Amalfi, with a hope to enjoy the beautiful coastline view. The travelers also discuss the heat and the crowds at the ferry terminal, setting the scene for their adventure.
π A Chaotic Day of Travel and Discoveries
This paragraph details a hectic day of travel where the group encounters difficulties with transportation and crowds. Despite the off-season timing, the Amalfi Coast is bustling with tourists and locals. The group misses a bus due to the rush of school children and experiences a 30-minute wait for another. Upon arrival in Ravello, they enjoy the beautiful views and have a meal, which is surprisingly affordable. The travelers also plan to hike to a nearby town known as the 'Path of the Lemons,' indicating the area's famous produce. The paragraph ends with the group's intention to explore more of the Amalfi Coast and their current location's tranquility compared to the earlier chaos.
π Relaxing Beach Day and Hiking Adventure
The travelers shift to a more relaxed pace, starting their day with a beach visit in Vico, where they enjoy the calm and local feel, contrasting with the previous day's busyness. They then head to Minori, known for its lemon delights, and enjoy the local specialty, which is a light and airy lemon dessert. The group had planned to hike to Maiori but ended up in Minori, where they decide to take a swim in the inviting waters. They discuss the pros and cons of visiting during the off-season and the decision to forgo a visit to Positano due to its reputation for being even busier than Amalfi. The day concludes with a return to their accommodation in Vico, reflecting on the day's enjoyable experiences.
π° A Day of Sightseeing and Budget-Friendly Delights
The script describes a day of sightseeing in Sorrento and exploring its budget-friendly options. Despite being crowded with tourists, Sorrento offers a base for exploring the Amalfi Coast. The travelers enjoy a delicious and affordable lunch of sandwiches and beer, highlighting the quality of the local ingredients. They also visit a bar for espresso shots and reflect on the day's experiences. The group then returns to their accommodation in Vico, discussing the value of their stay and the beautiful view from their apartment. The day ends with a memorable seafood dinner in Vico, emphasizing the affordability and quality of the local cuisine.
π Visiting Pompeii and Enjoying Local Cuisine
The group visits the ancient ruins of Pompeii, which were preserved after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. They take advantage of free entry on a Sunday and embark on a Rick Steves audio tour. The travelers are amazed by the well-preserved frescoes and the complexity of the ruins, offering a glimpse into Roman and Greek life. After the visit, they enjoy a pizza lunch at Pizza R de Franco and later indulge in various flavors of gelato, noting the popularity and quality of the desserts. The day concludes with a beautiful sunset, reflecting on the day's experiences and the value of visiting popular attractions during less crowded times.
π Wrapping Up the Trip and Looking Forward to Hidden Gems
The final paragraph wraps up the trip to the Amalfi Coast, highlighting the experiences of traveling on a budget during October. The travelers share their ups and downs, from the chaotic transportation to the relaxing beach days and the rich cultural experiences. They express their appreciation for the viewers and tease the upcoming week's content, which will feature hidden gems in Italy. The paragraph ends on a light-hearted note with a playful interaction between the travelers, leaving the audience with a sense of camaraderie and anticipation for more adventures.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Amalfi Coast
π‘Traveling with family
π‘Budget travel
π‘Sorrento
π‘Ferry tickets
π‘Cultural ruins
π‘Off-season travel
π‘Local cuisine
π‘Accommodation
π‘Pompeii
π‘Gelato
Highlights
Welcome to the Amalfi Coast in Italy, a favorite destination for the travelers.
Traveling with family for 6 weeks, emphasizing the joy of family trips.
Exploring if the Amalfi Coast is worth visiting on a budget.
Arrival in Sarento and the strategy of staying in nearby Be, for cost-effectiveness.
Ferry ride to Amalfi with a view of the beautiful coastline.
Coping with crowds and the challenge of buying bus and train tickets.
Visiting the colorful town of Amalfi and its bustling main strip.
A day trip to the quaint town of Ravello and a hike to a nearby village.
Experiencing the off-season crowds and the struggle with transportation.
Enjoying a leisurely lunch in Ravello with a beautiful view.
Hiking the 'Path of the Lemons' and the confusion over the absence of lemons.
Tasting local specialties like lemon delights in Minori.
Deciding to skip the crowded town of Positano and opting for a relaxing swim instead.
Relaxing at the beach in Vico Equense, appreciating its affordability and local feel.
Exploring Sarento and finding it packed with tourists despite being off-season.
Trying local cuisine with a massive sandwich and Italian beer in a small bar.
Staying in a cost-effective apartment in Vico Equense with a stunning view.
Visiting the ruins of Pompeii on a day when entrance was free, providing a unique historical insight.
Enjoying a delicious and affordable seafood dinner in Vico Equense.
Trying various flavors of gelato in Minori, highlighting the best ones.
Reflecting on the trip's ups and downs and the possibility of budget travel in the Amalfi Coast.
Transcripts
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welcome to the beautiful alfi Coast we
are very excited to be back in one of
our favorite countries here in Italy and
as a bonus we just met with my parents
who'll be traveling with us for the next
6 weeks here's to traveling with family
traveling with family I love it salute
Sal for the next 3 days we're going to
see if a malfie is worth your money to
visit and if it can be done on a budget
we are going to be visiting stunning
coastal towns seeing historic ruins
battling for bus and train tickets
you're the only one pushing and of
course eating tons of our favorite foods
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good morning you guys we just made it to
sarento we're actually staying in be
which is a quick train ride away only
cost β¬2 we just bought our Ferry tickets
we're heading to a Maly can't wait to
see this beautiful Coastline there's
only a certain amount of seats up above
with the view hopefully we can sit on
the port side so we can see the
coastline the entire way the tickets
were β¬18 and it's about an hour and 45
minutes I'm very glad we got here early
because it is is crazy town here there
are so many people waiting I'm not sure
how big the boat is yet we still have
like 20 minutes we got here about 45
minutes earlier which is too much just
come like 20 minutes early the downside
is that you have to wait for an hour in
the beaing Sun and we're sweating so
much my sunglasses are just like sliding
down my nose and Tommy poor thing is
sweating so much I'm going to fall in
the water on oh my gosh we'll let you
know is it worth it
no
you guys having fun yet yeah hey we're
off now
right
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ity SE years go
by till years go
by SC your
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well I talk to about
this your
lips we made it the postat not many
people actually get off still very
crowded but what a beautiful Town
hopefully we're going to explore this
later on foot right now we're going to
keep heading
to let's run away to Italy and by a
house next to the Sea till go
by till
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go
been so just your heart
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found fin made it to M we made it we
made
it so we just made it hair to a mfie and
is super cute the buildings are so
colorful and pretty the main strip is
like lined with like souvenir shops and
stuff it is very crowded I think we're
going to go see the church and then I
think we're going to hop on a bus and go
to the next little town of Rell uh
Tommy's mom wants to see it super cute
little town she actually has this kind
of whole itinerary for today planned out
for us so I think we're going to go up
there and do a hike to another little
village let's run away
to to the good run
away
I cannot tell you how many people there
are
around it is pretty crazy and we're here
in the off season Who would thought
ex so we were going to go inside the
church but the line is uh a little too
long as you can see so maybe next
time
so I read that 95% of the shops here in
a MF are women's boutiques my kind of
town so it's a little too busy here
we're going to head on the bus and head
to the next town I think the tickets
were only like a EUR and a half so not
bad everybody else had the same
idea so you enjoying your vacation yet
dad finally when I get out around these
crowds it really starts picking up for
me this is the part I like this is your
favorite part right
yeah you're the only one
pushing goodbye parents we didn't make
it on no Tommy's parents made it on I
don't know if you were filming that but
like everybody was pushing Tommy's Mom
I'm I'm like shaking I was so pissed off
but anyway we didn't make it on but that
I don't even know if I wanted to anyway
so the start is 's been a little
rough we're here in October during the
off season and it's still just so busy
trying to stay positive
but oh after all the places we've been
to in Europe during the summer this is
on a different
level the bus pulled up and all the
school kids rushed
it we had no chance none of the tourists
got on so we're waiting again for
another 30 minutes but I'm about to
throw in the towel yeah the only thing
we would have already thrown in the
towel except that we're here with your
parents and your parents got on the
earlier bus and they're waiting for us
up there at the next town
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so welcome the
M welcome oh thank
you oh my god welcome you made it hold
on the bus worked
where's that was int so I had to grab on
the bus and hold on as he pulled up make
sure we got on you guys made it Well
Done everybody in our little group like
a team we all got
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one he we're getting on this one we're
going down out of here on our bus up
there was lots of
room people were friendly we saw you get
on go ahead get on
thank so nice to meet you guys I'm sure
we'll see you
around what a view we're here we've
arrived we made it up here to Rell Tom
and Jackie already did a whole whole
scope of the the place they've had
everything already without us the
sandwich the beer delato it's good too
so Jackie is showing me where they went
to get the sandwiches and we're going to
grab one first
the weight was worth it it's so
beautiful up here I love the trees with
the background of that town such a
beautiful Square here too with all the
buildings beautiful place worth the
wait Great Smiles you guys appreciate
your
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time
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sandwich and a beer a Corona yeah that's
all they had right beautiful setting and
this was actually very affordable this
was only β¬1 for the beer and the
sandwich Corona all the way from Mexico
you know I this is what it was cold I
don't know it was really the only beer
in the freezer
thing this going to be all salami and
cheese
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delicious
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good great little lunch break that was
much needed let's go explore the town
some more okay after all that Mayhem I'm
uh little sleepy so we're getting
espresso shot to wake ourselves
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up beautiful SP isn't it with the flow
from the
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setting just finished up exploring rello
super cute little town great place for
lunch but it's a great starting point
for the hike that we're about to do
we're going to hike an hour down and go
to that little town right over there
what's the called it's called the path
of the
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lemons
didn't get your initial reaction so
pretty it's so
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pretty
okay isn't this a beautiful site here
got the olive trees we've got the grapes
but where in the heck are the lemon
trees path of the lemon no are these
limes they have to be limes not
lemons yeah that's a lime
definitely got to bring those home for
the Jin and
tonic there's a little
chap we're going to the
chapini the vine comes all the way from
up
there that in that
tree caos
andpress we nowhere right now all the
so where are we going next month we're
going to a
bakery and their specialty is lemon
Delights oh that sounds
good monori might be my favorite town
yet there's a river running through it
and is so
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quiet
oh my gosh my mouth is like salivating
how could you just pick a couple I don't
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know okay from Sal deaso we have lemon
Delights oo aren't they
beautiful
boob cakes Bo booby
cakes hey Mom how was your first bite
wonderful very light Airy
lemony but it's a lot lighter than I
thought it was going to be creamy like a
ricotta really yes yum I love lemon and
this area is known for lemons and we're
on the path of lemons and a lemon
Delight this is really refreshing it's
overlooking this beautiful beach too
quite the setting that lemon dessert was
so perfect after that walk down the
water looks super inviting so I might go
for a little swim real quick yeah our
hike was supposed to end in mayori but
we're in minori and I think we might are
we calling it are we finishing we were
going to go to poano but we talked to
some people today said it was even
crazier than a mfie so I'm not sure if
we're going to make it there today we
have the take a bus back to sento which
is like an hour and 50 minutes from here
so yeah before anything else though it's
swim time
yeah it's a little busy here but not bad
I feel like this town would be a perfect
spot to hang out for the night but let's
try out the sea here in
Italy feel so good on my
Fe
So Glorious feels like I'm officially in
Italy now so nice in the water too with
this beautiful view all the colorful
buildings here and the hills The
Vineyards yeah this is this is the vi
this is it
yeah okay quick dip back to it I want to
stay here that was such a great swim
time to get back on the bus heading to
MF back to sarento and then a train back
to bco I think we'll end the Vlog here
for today we'll see you guys tomorrow
we're going to explore some more of this
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area after all the craziness of
yesterday we are ready to relax today so
we're going to head down to the beach
here in Vico and just hang out do some
swimming in this beautiful blue water
water let's go to the beach beach let's
cook it away it'll be so much more
relaxing than
yesterday we've really enjoyed staying
in vco it's much more affordable than
some of those other towns and it's
pretty easy to get to as well has much
more of a local feel we haven't seen
nearly as many tourists here as some of
the other places we
visited congratulations you guys
seriously
amazing perfect I really appreciate
it
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what do you think of the do s
it's really nice it's really relaxing
it's calm there's not a lot of people
here I'm excited to have some time to
remote look so we've only been to a few
beaches so far but they all seem to be
either Rocky or that volcanic stand
which is super beautiful all the rocks
make the water look that turquoise
crystal clear beautiful day to be at the
beach hey Kitty we're going to hike back
up all these steps about 30 minute hike
get chained and head over to sento to
explore that
town
so we just got off the train we're here
in sarento it's another small town we're
going to explore a little bit today this
is also another very budget friendly
option to base yourself into to explore
the amwa coast which is really nice but
this place is jam-pack with tourist yeah
so behind us is the main Square it is
heavily trafficed very loud lots of
people even the train ride getting over
here was super packed like shoulder to
shoulder and it we're here in October
October yeah so it's way past the very
high season I can't imagine what it's
like in the summertime but yeah let's go
walk around and check it
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out
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me bra Bravo beautiful boy I always feel
so hardcore at the bar taking a shot of
espresso that's like a wild concept to
me but
went in
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Italy
Sal Italy guys Italy we've come to this
little FIA we wanted to get out of the
hustle and bustle and we were all kind
of hungry so we decided to come get some
sandwiches and we walked past this place
and this is one sandwich it is massive
Tommy and I got
paraham olives sundried tomatoes and
mozzarella cheese and this sandwich was
$14 and the beer is like what5 so I mean
affordable for like a lunch
time I'm going for the bite with a some
dried tomatoes look how good that
looks the sundried tomato and the olives
make it perfectly salty it's delicious
this is perfect with an Italian beer as
well cheers the key ingredient is where
it's at is this picosa bread is as good
as you'll ever get
that's you such an amazing sandwich best
one we've had in a long time don't miss
it when you guys come to the town now
we're going to head back on the train
just relax the rest of the day see you
guys tomorrow we want to show you guys
where we've been staying at while we're
here in the little town ofco we have a
two-bedroom two B four balcony apartment
and each couple is only paying $65 a
night which in my opinion is a really
great value for this area we also have a
full kitchen and this incredible
View
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good morning you guys welcome to day
three here in Amalfi last night we had
an amazing seafood dinner which is super
affordable here in vco I'll show you
guys the highlights now I'm in heaven
the octopus was amazing it was the best
octopus I've ever had it's rare that you
would find a seafood restaurant with
such a variety and every one of them
Mar and they're affable so so we had all
that delicious fresh seafood for only 88
Heros and we had 2 L of wine with it as
well needless say it was a very fun
night couple things I love about staying
here in Vico not only the location so
we're on the north side of the peninsula
so it's very easy to access auli and
postano which we already showed you guys
you can also take a train all the way to
Naples in the airport and we're heading
to Pompei today to see the ruins we only
like a half an hour ride and it cost a
couple
Euros beautiful smile you guys thank
you so we just DED the ruins we're here
on a Sunday and I guess the tickets are
free today which is nice usually it's 20
per person it's going to be a lot more
busy so pick and choose if you want to
deal with the crowds or not but can't
beat
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free we're about to start our Rick Ste
walking tour it's an audio tour download
the app on your phone it is free Pompei
stopped in its tracks by the eruption of
Mount Vesuvius in 79 ad Pompei offers
the best look anywhere at what life in
Rome must have been like 2,000 years ago
an entire city of well-preserved ancient
ruins is yours to explore
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79
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there's a few people here today Mom what
do you think so far I thought it was
going to be a lot more spread out and
it's amazing that the whole city
intacted and you see every part of it I
thought there'd be a few ruins here and
there so I'm amazed at the complexity of
it
all
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water
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okay we just finished what you guys
think I it was pretty amazing we saw
Fresco that were over 2,000 years old
and they were beautiful so I guess my
only tip would be is to get here plenty
early because it gets really warm the
site itself is pretty incredible I mean
I've never seen any ruins that are this
massive before and preserved this well
and to give you an authentic look of
what um Roman and Greek life was
actually like cool thing is is we got in
there free we saved $20 ahead 20 ahead
20 right that's another expensive
seafood dinner baby no kidding so hey
that's a bonus that's a bonus if you're
going for a budget yeah there's a lot of
ways to spend your money there's very
few to save
it so I asked the bartender if this busy
and he says no I asked him if every
Sunday's free he said no it's not very
often that the ruin to get an entrance
the ruin is free so it's especially
hectic today we keep hitting all the
spots when they're the craziest don't we
but
free can't be free so we are starving
after visiting those ruins and it's time
for some pizza here in Pico and
hopefully some gelato afterwards cuz
it's been a few days and we still have
not had gelato which is not
acceptable
so we're eating pizza at Pizza R de
Franco and they have their own wine
looks like as well salute
salute Pizza is so delicious we have
arugula tomato and cheese and they're
very big portions we probably could have
split one the parents got actually four
different types on theirs it's all
delicious looks like we picked a popular
place huh yeah the line is so long but
that's a good
sign
okay everybody tell me what you got
Blackberry y lemon and cocoa okay and
your favorite uh I think I like the
cocoa the best do you really yeah
surprising mom what' you get got the
brownie okay that sounds good and
littleon K your favorite lemon oh better
than the brownie huh and Sammy I got
lemon it is so good it's so tart and
fresh I mean you can see why this place
is packed it's really good I got
pistachio which is amazing cuz they dip
it in a bunch of pistachios some whipped
cream on top and my other kind I got
cheesecake and it looks like blueberry
cheesecake we're
dripping this is amazing I can't believe
we waited our last day here in Mico to
get gelato not
acceptable and everybody agrees my two
flavors are the best pistachio and the
blueberry cheesecake look at the chunks
of blueberry dip in pistachio
nuts
I know like ride ice
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cream what a beautiful sunset at the end
our day that's it for us here in ufi we
hope we give you guys a good idea what
it's like to travel here in October we
had our ups and our downs but we showed
you guys it could be done on a budget
thank you guys for watching don't miss
next week when we show you guys some
hidden gyms here in Italy we appreciate
all you guys good night so dad's trying
to scare me right over here I'm going to
try to sneak up on him his scare
him damn I wasn't trying to scare
you you're waiting all that time I
thought w're in a hell are
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you
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