June 11, 2011 Everyone was gone. But the villa was still ours until tomorrow and we had the whole day before us. The sun was blazing, the skies were clear. And we were on the Amalfi Coast! Even though Gino would have preferred to spend the day on the upper deck of the villa by [...]
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Hike To The Top Of The World
Posted in Amalfi Coast, Italy, Praiano on April 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Last Day in Praiano
Posted in Amalfi Coast, Italy, Praiano on April 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Everyone was set to depart. Sharon and Dan had left in their rental car very early in the morning before the rest of us had woken up. They wanted to tackle the Amalfi Coast road when there was little traffic. Tony and Gianni were next to leave. The two of them would spend a few [...]
Dinner at Ristorante Marina Grande
Posted in Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Italy on April 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We arrived at Ristorante Marina Grande a bit early, but they were ready for us, placing us at a long table along one side of the restaurant, right next to the sea. Thankfully, it was a warm evening since we were dining al fresco. The table was elegant, but not overly lavish. Just right. Nichole’s [...]
Auguri in Amalfi
Posted in Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Italy on April 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Andrea’s van lumbered along the serpentine coastal road to the south and soon we arrived at the foot of Amalfi, where the town meets the sea. Andrea declined our invitation to join us for dinner, but promised to come in time to share dessert and caffé. We poured out of the van and set about [...]
Un Brindisi Agli Sposi!
Posted in Amalfi Coast, Italy, Praiano on April 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A Toast to the Newlyweds! Champagne glasses had already been set out on the coffee table in the shaded pergo at the side of the terrace. We raised our glasses in a heartfelt toast — Auguri! – best of wishes to Kris and Nichole! The photographer was clicking away, arranging and rearranging various combinations of [...]
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