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PHOTOGRAPHY · January 9, 2012

January in Amalfi

Blue January sky and sea in Amalfi
January blue skies and the turquoise sea in Amalfi

Welcome 2012! It’s been a momentous beginning to the new year for me, and soon I’ll have photos and stories to share of my wedding in Amalfi on January 4th. The beauty of the day, and all the changes that came with it (not to mention the paper work …), is still sinking in. But the right words are slowly coming, and I look forward to reliving and capturing that very special day through writing. In the meantime, the beauty of Amalfi in January was beckoning this morning, and I stopped to take some photos while out running errands. Wishing you a 2012 filled with sunshine, beauty, warmth … and travels that bring you to the Amalfi Coast!

Duomo of Amalfi in January sunshine
The peeking campanile of the Duomo

Quiet Amalfi Beach in January
Clear skies all the way to the Cilento coast

Amalfi Architecture and Watchtower
Torre dello Ziro watchtower above Amalfi

Lamp with pigeons in Amalfi
The pigeon hangout

Marina Grande Beach in Amalfi
Winter view of the Marina Grande beach

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Comments

  1. Cathy says

    January 9, 2012 at 16:48

    Gorgeous photos Laura and congratulations. I look forward to your upcoming stories and photos from your big day 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 9, 2012 at 17:47

      Thank you, Cathy! I’m very excited to share about my wedding in Amalfi. It was an amazing day! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lisa Clark says

    January 9, 2012 at 18:12

    Congratulations Laura! Can’t wait to see the wedding photos.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 9, 2012 at 22:52

      Thanks so much, Lisa!

      Reply
  3. Denise Givens says

    January 10, 2012 at 01:14

    Congratulations Laura! I will be anxious to see the photos and read about your big day!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 10, 2012 at 22:00

      Thank you, Denise! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Engred says

    January 10, 2012 at 20:06

    WOW – congratulations Laura!! Can’t wait to hear more about it. Lucky for me, 2012 finally will mean a trip for me to the Amalfi Coast!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 10, 2012 at 22:00

      Thanks, Engred! I’m so happy to hear that 2012 will bring you to the Amalfi Coast. Wishing you a wonderful trip and very happy year ahead!

      Reply
  5. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    January 11, 2012 at 09:40

    Happy New Year, Laura.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 11, 2012 at 10:28

      Happy wishes for a wonderful 2012, Pat!

      Reply
  6. Jackie says

    January 14, 2012 at 00:46

    Congratulations on your marriage Laura!!! I love reading about your life in Amalfi and can’t wait to see your wedding photos. Wishing you and your husband a very happy and healthy New Year! xx

    Reply
  7. Linda Lou says

    January 14, 2012 at 04:20

    How exciting Laura – congratulations and how romantic to get married in Amalfi—look forward to seeing the photos of your wedding.

    Reply
  8. ciaochowlinda says

    January 19, 2012 at 05:26

    What? You got married in Amalfi? How did I miss that? I can’t wait to hear and see the details. Auguroni Laura.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 29, 2012 at 09:37

      Thanks, Linda! Yes, I got married in Amalfi on January 4th. It was perfect! I didn’t write about the wedding before the actual date, so it was easy to miss. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Chef Chuck's Cucina says

    February 4, 2012 at 03:33

    Congratulations to you Laura and your lucky man!! How wonderful, there’s nothing like Love, we wish you many years filled with love and happiness…..
    Chuck and Patty

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