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TRAVEL · November 12, 2011

An Autumn Walk in Scala

Autumn arrives quietly on the Amalfi Coast. Slowly the grape vines take on a rich red hue and the leaves of the sycamores turn a golden brown in the evening light. It’s an exercise in looking closely at first, but before long the landscape is dotted with autumn colors. This year’s warm and dry August and September months delayed the arrival of autumn, and I’ve enjoyed watching the slow arrival on my walks up in the mountains. Come along with me on autumn walk in Scala!

Autumn colors on the Amalfi Coast
Autumn leaves in Scala
A burst of orange
Yellow lined street in Scala
Blue autumn sky
Red vines in Scala
Changing of the seasons
Just a little bit of red
Golden hues of a sycamore in Minuta

Posted In: TRAVEL · Tagged: Autumn, Autumn on the Amalfi Coast, Fall, Nature, Scala, Seasons, Walking on the Amalfi Coast, Weather

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Comments

  1. Amber says

    November 12, 2011 at 21:52

    Beautiful photographs. Thank you for sharing them.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 13, 2011 at 05:57

      Hi Amber! I loved our autumn walk along the Mississippi. It was such a beautiful day! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sandra says

    November 12, 2011 at 22:52

    I remember that autumn walk around Scala we took last November…thanks for the beautiful picture and the sweet memories! Let’s do that walk together again next November!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 13, 2011 at 05:58

      Now that’s a deal, Mom! 🙂 I loved sharing those autumn times with you last year, and I’m already looking forward to next year and more happy memories!

      Reply
  3. Cathy says

    November 13, 2011 at 18:10

    Beautiful photos Laura. I enjoyed sharing your autumn walk. I paused the other day, when I was riding my bike to take some seasonal photos. I was amazed at how many different colours the leaves were.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 3, 2011 at 11:31

      Thanks, Cathy! Heading over now to see if you shared some of your autumn photos. They are so fun to take! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Anne says

    November 13, 2011 at 21:27

    Great photos Laura, thanks for sharing, I love the one with the coloured leaves , very eye catching 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 3, 2011 at 11:31

      Thanks, Anne! That one with the wall of leaves caught my eye, too. I’ve never seen it change in pieces like that. So pretty! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Anne says

    November 13, 2011 at 21:28

    oops I meant to say , the photo that looks like a “wall of leaves” 🙂

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  6. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    November 13, 2011 at 23:47

    What a lovely walk. I miss autumn!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 3, 2011 at 11:30

      Ciao Pat! Do you not get autumn colors down your way in Sicily? I would sure miss it, too. I must admit that I even miss the winter snow a little bit here on the Amalfi Coast. We get a tiny little bit maybe once per winter, but it never sticks around. I do love the changing of the seasons!

      Reply
  7. bellini says

    September 22, 2012 at 15:40

    This give me hope that the weather will still be sunny and warmish when on the Amalfi coast in late October and November for walks along the Path f the Gods from Ravello to Atrani and from Noecelle down into Positano. Perhaps I can eave my winter jacket at home.

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    • Laura says

      September 23, 2012 at 13:44

      Ciao bellini! The weather can be quite nice in October and the beginning of November, but it can also be quite chilly in the evening and unpredictable. Best to have layers and even your winter jacket. When the north wind blows down from the mountains it is very cold! 🙂 But here’s hoping for a gorgeous autumn with lots of sunny days!

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