The Amalfi Coast

Today we set off for the Amalfi Coast.  We decided to enjoy our journey by boat instead of car or public bus, because one of us (not naming names...) is not a fan of driving along cliffs.  After our view of the roads from the sea, we made the right choice leaving he car safely parked in the hotel garage.

Our words will never give the beauty of this natural landscape justice. Nor can we adequately describe that Amalfi and Positano are like two outdoor shopping malls, set into beautiful hillsides.   So, while it sounds disappointing, it wasn't - because the wonder of this volcanic area is magnifico, and we enjoyed just viewing the hillsides.

Photos of crystal blue water, breathtaking.

Crystal blue water

One of the many small inlets on the rugged coastline, with a private beach

The city of Amalfi, it was much busier than we expected, probably 

because there was a cruise ship in port

Positano, much nicer city.  One of our "fun to watch" movies (OK, Anne's) is Under the Tuscan Sun, so we had to stop.  It's a beautiful city, but it's really the natural park area that surrounds both of these outdoor shopping malls that makes a trip to the Amalfi Coast so enjoyable.