Last week the most remarkably normal thing happened. I went for a walk in Amalfi with my husband. Normal because we’ve done that together countless times over the past eight years. Remarkable because it was the first time we’ve done that since last autumn when he got sick. While his recovery process is coming along — albeit slowly — it was a huge boost in spirits to be able to do such a normal thing again. And, of course, Amalfi was stunning.
When the sun shines in February something magical happens. I’ve not yet figured out if it’s just the contrast to rain and clouds or if the blues are somehow more blue. Something is different though. As we walked along the harbor I couldn’t get over just how blue it was.
Everything was blue – the sky, the sea, the railings around the Amalfi cross, the boats. It was as if all I could see was blue.
My favorite walk in Amalfi is along the raised level of the pier that defines the harbor of Amalfi. We had it all to ourselves on this gloriously sunny day last week. It was right about here that the old song “My Blue Heaven” popped into my head.
Okay, so there was a little bit of red, too.
I started to count the blue boats as we headed back the other way. One blue boat. Two blue boats. Three blue boats. Four…
Since our walk in Amalfi was a bit unexpected, I went out without my camera. So to give you an idea just how beautiful of a day it was, these photos were just snapped quickly on an iPhone4. I wished I had brought my camera along with me!
Days like this are a beautiful reminder that spring is coming. Yet the light and colors will be different. Still beautiful, but different. There will be many more walks in the sunshine to come!
You are seeing a lot of blue, but you have made me green with envy! Thanks for the pics.
Too funny, Peter!
I enjoy the photos of Amalfi- I would love to go there- keep posting!
Thanks, Sabina! I hope you’ll be able to visit one day soon.
Oh My these pictures and your lovely descriptions make me so homesick for Amalfi. It is just the prettiest place and I carry it always in my heart…right beside YOU!
I enjoy reading about your (and my) blue heaven. Thank you for the gorgeous pics until I’m back on the Coast.
Absolutely beautiful!
You beautiful description brought tears to my eyes! I remember doing exactly the same walk with my husband on holiday and he too was just getting over a long illness! The firstly place he wanted to go to when he was home from hospital was Amalfi !
stumbled upon your blog by chance, in search of what to see in April when my boyfriend and I are visiting Amalfi for the first time. Very glad I did! 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping by, Sofia. I hope you have a wonderful time in April on the Amalfi Coast!