November 5, 2008
-
Well I Never
It’s been…er, quite a while since I’d last updated and astonishingly during that time, my blog has collected a few new subscribers. Even more bizarre was a photo I’d took in September of last year somehow propelled itself to xanga’s Front Page with 1,243 views!
“Your hands are so soft. What moisturiser do you use?”
Italy Trip 6th-12th September 2008
The Amalfi Coast would not be on my to-visit list if it weren’t for a wedding of a friend I have known since childhood. Before this trip, I had never visited Italy but the country remained on my to-see list as I’d gallivanted in faraway destinations. The major points of interest for me in Italy are Rome, Venice, Milan and Florence. Once the wedding was over, two friends and I headed to Naples to catch the Eurostar train to Rome.
Naples is the closest city to the Amalfi Coast and it was the point that all the wedding guests flew to. My friends and I didn’t arrive until around 9.30pm but then endured a 3-hour journey by taxi to the village of Praiano where the wedding was held. Our driver grew irate at the heavy traffic congestion then attempted an alternative route by seemingly driving all along the Coast, overshot our hotel and Praiano itself although it was quite dark, before arriving in Positano and performing a U-turn after words with a local constable.
Amalfi & Positano Sunday 7th September
Sign in Praiano where I’d stayed
Praiano shopkeeper opening store
Waiting for the bus outside our hotel, Le Fioriere, a family-run business with exceptional service.
Amalfi bus terminal
Amalfi
Main Square in Amalfi
Cathedral in Amalfi, apparently built in the 9th century.
Amalfi Cathedral
Lunch
A bride arrives to wed in the Cathedral.
Heading away from the square.
Cobbled street lined with shops.
Further up
Lemons are prominent in the Amalfi Coast.
Does it actually work??
Lemoncelo – local lemon liquor
Fountain in Amalfi
Amalfi
Amalfi
A crucifix amongst the cliffs
Amalfi
A 30-40 minute bus journey later we arrived in Positano.
Positano
Positano Mafioso?
Dusk setting in Positano
Art gallery in Positano
Cathedral in Positano
Positano
Positano
Restaurant in Positano
For those who enjoy gastroporn (yeah, that means you J). Sorry I don’t remember the dishes we ate.
Pic courtesy of Des
Pic courtesy of Des
Pic courtesy of Des
Pic courtesy of Des
Pic courtesy of Des
Pic courtesy of Des
Positano at night
Pompeii & Sorrento Monday 8th September
The bus journey from Praiano to Sorrento took an hour with scenic views to occupy the time. I’d took this shot pointing the camera out of the window as the bus negotiated a bend.
Then to get to Pompeii required a 30 minute train journey from Sorrento.
Side streets in Sorrento lined with shops.
One of many lemoncelo shops.
Lemoncelo factory within the shop.
Kids These Days
Comments (7)
hrm…. those food looks like some typical italian home cooking. but how they taste like? good?
Vesuvius???
I’ve been there two summers ago! Vesuvius, amalfi coast, etc. beautiful, eh?
Welcome Back! Positano is absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to gallivant again!
I have only been to Pompei, Naples and Capri, without the chance to visit Amalfi Coast. Wish I’ve got such a chance in my life.
I still remember the taste of Lemoncelo, for me it doesn’t taste nice, but it’s lasting in my memory.
I’ve glanced a bit of your blogs, really admire that you can go many places.
Isn’t Italy just indulgent? I love it so much. Amazing shots as always.
Props!
I kid, I mean the photos are lovely, as usual. I like how you make good use of the clouds in your photos.