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LIFESTYLE · November 29, 2014

Taking the Plunge

Marina di Praia Beach Praiano Amalfi Coast Travel

That’s me. Hand flung in the air, skin anticipating the rush of cool, salty water. That moment before the splash is really the best–worth it all–where anticipation hovers mere seconds before satisfaction. That’s me. Figuratively speaking, of course, as I’m not really one to fling myself off of anything into large bodies of water. But here I sit ready to take the plunge back into blogging and developing Ciao Amalfi into the website that I have envisioned. Many different streams of interest and thought have been coming together in my mind. Although time is limited, my passion for writing about the Amalfi Coast can no longer be on hold. Things have started to move. And how could they not? When the water is oh so tempting …

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Comments

  1. Tarah says

    November 29, 2014 at 16:55

    I look forward to seeing what’s in store this year from you, by far my favorite blogger / writer on the Amalfi Coast! Happy Saturday!

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      November 29, 2014 at 17:23

      Awww, thanks, Tarah! I’m so excited to finally have a vision how to bring all of my passions and interests together here on Ciao Amalfi. I’m looking forward to it all starting to come to life, too!

      Reply
  2. Denise Givens says

    December 1, 2014 at 02:21

    That’s exciting news, Laura! I can’t wait to see the new posts. I hope your husband is feeling better now too.

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      December 1, 2014 at 08:37

      Thanks, Denise! My husband is slowly recovering. We’re grateful for every little improvement!

      Reply

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