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PHOTOGRAPHY · April 29, 2011

Photo Friday: Wine & Drugs

Shop sign in Ravello

This week started for me with an allergy induced head cold and a very sore throat. I also lost my voice for the first time in  my life. I had to laugh – even though it hurt – when I saw this sign for a new shop in Ravello. Must admit that at the time it didn’t sound too bad! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and fun weekend ahead!

Posted In: PHOTOGRAPHY · Tagged: Foto Friday, Ravello

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Comments

  1. Mike says

    April 29, 2011 at 18:41

    Laura,
    ridere di gusto! Grazie mille!

    It must have been tempting.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 30, 2011 at 14:34

      Ciao Mike! Believe me … it was. But without a voice all last week it would have been hard to actually order anything. 🙂 Buon fine settimana!

      Reply
  2. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    May 1, 2011 at 00:27

    Haha! Maybe that shop’s what I need! Hope your cold is better.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 1, 2011 at 06:51

      Ciao Pat! Yes, feeling better now … just back to allergies I think. Thanks for stopping by this weekend! 🙂

      Reply
  3. anne says

    May 1, 2011 at 15:54

    Ha ha Laura .. yep a good shop 🙂 🙂 Hope you are feeling better now .. Have a super week. 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 2, 2011 at 14:07

      Ciao Anne! Yes … just back to the regular allergies again. Wishing you a super week, too! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dan Wyckoff says

    May 1, 2011 at 17:54

    I was in Ravello 2 years ago and went into this shop and my wife took my picture outside the shop I now use it for my Facebook profile picture. The gentleman in the store is quite entertaining.We will be back in Ravello the end of May.Can’t wait!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 2, 2011 at 14:06

      Ciao Dan! I love hearing stories like this and seeing how photos bring back so many fun memories. I haven’t been in that shop, but now I’m curious. Glad you’ll be back on the Amalfi Coast so soon. Enjoy your travels!!

      Reply
  5. patty says

    May 4, 2011 at 04:58

    Hi Laura, I too saw that sign recently, it was funny, next time we will stop in! Hope you feel better soon. Patty

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 4, 2011 at 06:27

      Thanks, Patty! I’m sure I’d seen it before as well, but maybe it took being sick to find the humor in it. 🙂 Feeling much better now … thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Dan Wyckoff says

    June 18, 2011 at 04:52

    Well, we made back to Ravello and had a great time.We visited the Wine and Drug store again and had some really good wine.We bought a case of wine to be shipped back here to the states and we could have sworn that the owner said shipping charges were included.Well,I guess that is a scam. I have read some advisories on line that these guys are a real rip off and something should be done about them because they give the other vendors in Ravello a bad name. They really take advantage of you by giving you lots to drink. I hope we don’t recieve a box of rocks. If we do ,I will send some of my Camorrah friends to tell them I said hi.
    Other than that Ravello is a great little town.

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    • Laura says

      June 26, 2011 at 11:31

      Ciao Dan! Oh no … I’m so sorry to hear about your experience at this shop in Ravello. I hope your wine has arrived OK! Thank you for the heads up, since I hadn’t been in that shop before.

      Reply
  7. JohnnyRocket says

    January 9, 2012 at 05:27

    Well it appears Wine and Drugs is charging very high prices for shipping, it seems they have a reputation of charging very high shipping prices. Even when they tell the customer a different story.
    If you take it with you like i did, you won’t have any trouble, But be wary as most of the wine there is available in the states, And at a much lower cost.

    Ciao…….

    Reply
  8. Dean says

    March 22, 2013 at 03:05

    Dan, did you get your wine? I was there on my honeymoon and curious what it cost you to have shipped and if it arrived. I brought a bottle back with me but want to surprise my wife on our 1 year.
    Regards,
    Dean

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 29, 2013 at 10:46

      Hi Dean, If you’re searching for a wine from Sammarco like you mentioned in your message, I’d suggest getting in touch directly with Casa Vinicola Ettore Sammarco. Hopefully, they’ll be able to help with the shipping for your surprise. Good luck! Warm wishes, Laura

      Reply

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