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Amalfi, Out and About, Walking · August 20, 2009

Out & About: The Wind Surf in Amalfi

 

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Yesterday I took a nice walk down to Amalfi to go to the beach. (Note to Self: wait until it gets cooler to do that again!) Taking the steps down to Amalfi is one of my favorite walks to do along the Amalfi Coast. There is a moment when you come around a corner and are greeted by this wonderful panorama of the city of Amalfi from above. Surrounded by terraced lemon groves and only the sound of wind blowing through the valley and  perhaps the tinkling of sheep bells in the distance, it is truly a beautiful way to see Amalfi. Yesterday there was an added treat in the form of the Wind Surf cruise ship, a beautiful five masted ship that stops occasionally in Amalfi.

 

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Part of the Windstar cruise line, I have always thought if I could take a dream cruise it would be on one of these ships. They are so beautiful, especially when they come into port with the sails up. What an amazing way to tour the  Mediterranean!

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  1. traveldreamsandmoonbeams says

    August 20, 2009 at 13:48

    Looks so pretty with all the umbrellas.

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  2. Sandra says

    August 20, 2009 at 20:25

    Looking forward to our celebratory cruise Laura!!!

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  3. travelingsuep says

    August 21, 2009 at 08:02

    I really must take some time to look around the Amalfi coast when I'm next in Italy. Your pictures and blog make it look so inviting.

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  4. Laura says

    August 23, 2009 at 17:02

    Ciao Lisa! Peppermint gelato? 🙂

    Ciao Mom! Oh, we are going to have so much fun! Can't wait!

    Ciao travelingsuep! Thanks for stopping by and for your nice comment. I hope you can swing by and visit the Amalfi Coast on your next visit to Calabria! 🙂 Congrats on your new apartment!!

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