If you're thinking this blog post is going to be all about food... then you're probably right. I love food and what better place to eat it than in Italy. We've been gallivanting again - this time to Sorrento and then on to Positano on the Amalfi Coast.
This is a picture of the breakfast room in our hotel in Sorrento. We stayed three days and the hotel was very quiet as it was still early in the season. We never saw anyone else at breakfast and it would have been rude not to have tried a bit of everything, wouldn't it?
Our room looked out onto a lovely little square with a church on the corner. The balcony was a great place to watch the wedding that took place there on our first morning.
We then spent four nights on the Amalfi Coast, staying in the gorgeous town of Positano. As you can see, it is built on a steep terraced hillside - all narrow streets and many, many steps. We were staying right at the top of the village so every day we had to walk back up the hill. The view over the rooftops to the sea was stunning but we certainly felt our calf muscles by the end of the holiday. We visited the charming village of Ravello and the town of Amalfi, whose cathedral (and especially the crypt) was so richly decorated it took our breath away.
It was a wonderful holiday and when we came home, I found I had a story in The People's Friend Special which was a lovely surprise. Now it's back to some serious writing as my stock of stories is running low. As always, I have a story in my head inspired by my holiday -
it was something I overheard on the beach in Positano. Before I do that though, I have a novel in need of some serious edits so I'll sign off now.
I love the Amalfi coast, Wendy-one of my favourite parts of Italy! Although driving along it isn't so easy ;-). Great pics, looks like you had a fab time x
ReplyDeleteWe didn't have a car but took the buses and boats. I actually found the roads less frightening than I'd thought (but then again I didn't drive).
DeleteI love this part of Italy too, Wendy - lovely photos and it all sounds wonderful! By the way, I really enjoyed your lovely Two Brothers story in the last PF Special.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed it. The Two Brothers was set in my other favourite holiday destination, Greece.
DeleteSounds fabulous, Wendy. I love Italy too although I've never been to the Amalfi Coast. I've just come back from holiday too but mine was a bit less relaxing than yours! I will be blogging about it soon!
ReplyDeleteOoh - look forward to reading about it. Does it involve tennis?
Deleteyes, you were right, Wendy. It involved tennis and, as you know now, a rogue tennis ball....
DeleteWe're hoping to include the Amalfi coast in our European travels next year. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteOh yes - you must definitely include it... and Tuscany, the Cinque Terre and the lakes. Now I'm being bossy!
DeleteMouth watering after reading this. Looks like you had a terrific holiday, Wendy. Now I want to go back to Italy :)
ReplyDeleteI'll tell you more when I see you, Tracy. It was fabulous.
DeleteYour holiday sounded wonderful, Wendy - I love Italy! The photos are great.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan. Yes, it was lovely.
DeleteSo pleased you had a fabulous time, Wendy and to find your story published on your return... cherry on the top. I adore Italian food and cook it a lot at home. Thank you for sharing and wishing you lots of fun with your new stories.
ReplyDeleteThe seafood risotto was the best I've ever eaten, Nicola.
DeleteHello again, Wendy - it's been a while since I visited your blog - sorry. I love Italian food, so I enjoyed this post! :)
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Lovely to see you here again, Sue. Yes, Italian food is great.
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