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TRAVEL · December 21, 2012

Buon Natale 2012!

Merry Christmas from Amalfi

Wishing you a very happy holiday season & peaceful 2013!

Auguri!!

Laura

Posted In: TRAVEL · Tagged: Italian Holidays

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Comments

  1. The Italian Dish says

    December 21, 2012 at 15:18

    Same to you, Laura!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 21, 2012 at 15:43

      Thank you, Elaine! Buone feste!

      Reply
  2. Sandra says

    December 21, 2012 at 23:45

    Merry Christmas Laura! Beautiful picture…che bella Amalfi!

    Reply
  3. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    December 23, 2012 at 18:02

    And Buon Natale to you. x

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 30, 2012 at 15:41

      Thanks, Pat! Buone feste!! xoxo

      Reply
  4. Chef Chuck says

    December 28, 2012 at 17:45

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year
    we always enjoy stopping by for your beautiful photos
    and inspiring writing.
    Chuck and Patty

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 30, 2012 at 15:41

      Dear Chuck & Patty, Happy holiday wishes to both of you from the Amalfi Coast! Many thanks for your kind words and support throughout the year!

      Reply
  5. Aragorn says

    December 31, 2012 at 14:35

    Auguri di buon Anno

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 2, 2013 at 08:52

      Grazie e tanti auguri!!

      Reply

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