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TRAVEL · November 4, 2014

Autumn Reflections

 Autumn Colors in Ravello on the Amalfi Coast
– Autumn glory in Ravello at the Hotel Parsifal

It has been hard to know what to write. Tomorrow will be three weeks that my husband has been sick, and every day I hope he will be feeling better. We’re thankful that it’s nothing extremely serious and we’re anticipating a full recovery. It has just been very tough and very slow. On the days when I have had the chance to even think about writing something here–between trips to the farmacia, waiting for doctor visits, taking care of my husband and desperately trying to keep up with work–it has seemed dishonest to write without any regard to what is actually going on my life.

While I can’t look at these autumn photos I’ve taken recently without remembering what I was doing and the worries or hopes of that particular day, when I do look at them they also remind me that in the midst of everything there has been time to see the beauty around me. That’s one of the reasons I take photos. I suppose, in a sense, it’s one form of mindfulness. Refusing to get caught up so much that I’m not brought to a standstill to admire the rich colors of the autumn leaves, a pile of crates filled to the brim with grapes from the harvest or the early morning glow of the sunshine on deep red vines. And so I share some of these mindful moments and their beauty. Yes, they definitely do help.

Amalfi Coast Travel Autumn Wine Harvest
– Time for the vendemmia on the Amalfi Coast

 

Amalfi Coast Travel Autumn Scala
– Autumn hues in Scala

 

Amalfi Coast Travel Autumn Leaves
– Crunch crunch crunch …

 

Amalfi Coast Travel Autumn Colors
– Early morning sunshine on deep red grape vines

 

Amalfi Coast Travel Scooter
– Last days of help from my trusty old friend before it gets too cold

Posted In: TRAVEL · Tagged: Amalfi Coast Seasons, Autumn on the Amalfi Coast, Ravello, Scala

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Comments

  1. Gillian says

    November 4, 2014 at 16:25

    Beautiful. Wishing healthy wishes for your family.

    Reply
  2. Denise Givens says

    November 5, 2014 at 01:53

    Lovely post, Laura. Sending strong wishes for your husband’s recovery.

    Reply
  3. Sandy Vann says

    November 5, 2014 at 19:37

    Laura, so sorry to learn your husband has been ill. Sending you love, light and strength together in the days ahead and so hoping for an early recovery. Beautiful Autumn photos. I think I take photos in part for the same reason. Warmest wishes to you both.

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      November 9, 2014 at 13:07

      Hi Sandy, Thank you so much for your kind words and all the great energy! xoxo Laura

      Reply
  4. Linda K says

    November 5, 2014 at 21:39

    Very beautiful photos, Laura. And I wish your husband a good recovery.

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      November 9, 2014 at 13:07

      Thank you, Linda, and thanks for the kind wishes! xoxo Laura

      Reply
  5. Diana says

    November 8, 2014 at 21:54

    Ciao Laura, gorgeous photos and wishing your husband a speedy recovery Sending you both positive vibes.

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      November 9, 2014 at 13:07

      Ciao Diana, thanks for the positive vibes!! xoxo Laura

      Reply
  6. Rashmi says

    November 13, 2014 at 16:36

    Hello Laura,

    Best wishes for your husband’s speedy recovery. Hang in there.

    As always, beautiful photographs! The grapes remind me of our “trail angel” while trekking the “Il Sentiero degli dei” to Positano. We passed a farmer on the way who gave almost all passing hikers a bunch each! Just like that! And they were delicious. 🙂

    Take care,

    Rashmi

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      November 29, 2014 at 17:30

      Thank you so much for your kind wishes, Rashmi! Love hearing Amalfi Coast travel experiences like yours. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Saana says

    November 16, 2014 at 18:04

    I just came across your blog, lovely photos and posts! I am going to write a post about Amalfi soon myself – you can check out my Italy travel blog here: http://alwaysabroad.co 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      November 29, 2014 at 17:29

      Hi Saana, Thanks for sharing your Italy travel blog! I enjoyed reading your blog post about Amalfi. Beautiful photos!

      Reply
  8. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    November 19, 2014 at 22:35

    Wishing your husband a speedy recovery and thinking of you both. xx

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      November 29, 2014 at 17:24

      Thank you so very much, Pat!

      Reply

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