Ever since I saw the movie Under the Tuscan Sun with Diane Lane in 2003, I have wanted so badly to visit this particular region of Italy and take the beautiful drive across the famous Amalfi Coast. A little over a month ago, I finally got the chance. It was just as picturesque as I have always imagined. If only the pictures did it justice! We had the pleasure of enjoying this perfect day with new friends that we met while on the cruise ship. Reese & Elizabeth, flight attendants from Phoenix, AR as well as Nana & Renee, both optometrists from Ormond Beach, FL gave us the pleasure of joining us for a day tour of this postcard perfect destination. We had such a great time getting to know these guys while on our trip. It is such a treat to have fun traveling buddies while away from home.
We started our day out in Naples, Italy and spent the afternoon driving along the Amalfi Coast line as we experienced all the wonderful things of that region of Italy. We had a very experienced driver who amazingly squeezed us in and out of the tiny, windy roads. He was an excellent tour guide of whom I would love to recommend to anyone visiting the area. If ever in Italy, you must stop by and enjoy this little piece of heaven. The food was delicious, the shops perfectly quaint and the sights were breathtaking. Here is just a small taste of our day...
Love Locks
Couples write their names on a lock and fasten in on this fence in symbolism of their love.
In the background is Mount Vesuvius which destroyed Pompeii when it errupted in 79 AD.
Driving along the Amalfi Coast from Naples, Italy
Just taking it all in...
Renee, Nana, Reese, Elizabeth, Julie, Barron
My love! Overlooking Positano, where I had wanted to visit for years!!!
Reese & Elizabeth Alexander
During the demonstration inside a factory that makes gorgeous inlaid wood music boxes & all kinds of furniture
An English Setter outside the factory
Overlooking Positano
Church in Positano
The Amalfi Square
Sitting at a cafe in the Amalfi Square
Shops of Amalfi
A sample of the magnificent ceramics on the Amalfi coastline
Pizza in Positano
Delicious Gnocchi
The REAL Caprese Salad
Reese & Elizabeth celebrating 10 years of marriage with a "Drunken Donut" topped with strawberries and drenched in Limoncello.
All in amazement after our fabulous meal in Positano. Yum! Yum!
that place looks SOOOO beautiful! and the pizza and caprese salad- yummy!!! i'm hungry now! :) glad you had a fun trip! looks awesome!
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