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  • Moon Southern Italy: An Interview with Linda Sarris

    BOOKS, WRITING · June 3, 2022

    Moon Southern Italy: An Interview with Linda Sarris

    Moon Amalfi Coast with Capri, Naples & Pompeii, 2nd Edition

    BOOKS, WRITING · February 8, 2022

    Moon Amalfi Coast with Capri, Naples & Pompeii, 2nd Edition

    We’re Writing a Novel!

    WRITING · January 30, 2022

    We’re Writing a Novel!

    Interview with Author Lucy Knott

    BOOKS, WRITING · December 19, 2020

    Interview with Author Lucy Knott

    Big News … Moon Amalfi Coast 2nd Edition Coming Out in 2021!

    WRITING · September 20, 2020

    Big News … Moon Amalfi Coast 2nd Edition Coming Out in 2021!

    Dream of Italy Capri Special Report

    TRAVEL, WRITING · May 23, 2020

    Dream of Italy Capri Special Report

    A Glimpse of My Scala in Italia! Magazine

    TRAVEL, WRITING · May 17, 2020

    A Glimpse of My Scala in Italia! Magazine

    Discover the Art of Capri in Italia! Magazine

    TRAVEL, WRITING · January 26, 2020

    Discover the Art of Capri in Italia! Magazine

    Moon Amalfi Coast: With Capri, Naples & Pompeii

    WRITING · April 23, 2019

    Moon Amalfi Coast: With Capri, Naples & Pompeii

    Special Announcement: I’m Writing an Amalfi Coast Guidebook!

    WRITING · June 16, 2018

    Special Announcement: I’m Writing an Amalfi Coast Guidebook!

    My One-Word Theme for 2018: CREATIVITY

    WRITING · January 6, 2018

    My One-Word Theme for 2018: CREATIVITY

    Timeless Atrani

    WRITING · November 26, 2017

    Timeless Atrani

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    When I walked by this ceramic table in Praiano, it When I walked by this ceramic table in Praiano, it reminded me of one of my favorite Italian words: garbuglio. It means a tangle or a mess. But not just any mess, a conspicuous and intricate mess. I think we can all find a few of those around these days. Now you know what to call it in Italian!
    Completely unplanned, I ended up getting off the b Completely unplanned, I ended up getting off the bus in Pontone this morning instead of Minuta. The steps up between these two hamlets of Scala are quite steep, but it was a perfect autumn morning. Brilliant sun but a cool north breeze and the air full of the honeyed scent of sweet alyssum (which I can spot thanks to Giacomo from @cookeatsquare!) and birdsong. As a little reward to myself for the unexpected effort, I meandered a bit to enjoy the crimson vines and some sunflowers dancing in the breeze. Autumn is coming - even on the Amalfi Coast! 🍂
    You have to look close for any signs of autumn in You have to look close for any signs of autumn in Amalfi. Surrounded mostly by olive, lemon, pines, and other types of evergreen trees, we don’t have much for fall foliage right in the center of town. Oh but I look! In the golden moments of the morning just as the sun hits Amalfi for the first time, I’m out there imagining autumn colors. 🍂
    This month’s newsletter continues the travels in This month’s newsletter continues the travels in Italy with American poet H.W. Longfellow in 1828 as he made his way down to Naples. Plus a look at Grand Tour volcano tourism and a bonus of 19th-century tips for now not to be a tourist. Link in bio!
    Mmmhmm autumn is definitely my favorite season. 🧡 This morning I woke up a bit earlier than my alarm and looked outside somewhat perplexed. The entire sky, the town—everything—had a burnt orange hue. A hurried lacing up of the shoes and still bleary eyed, but I just had to see it better for myself. It was a glorious sunrise. Now the rain has just gently started falling and I’m in full autumn ecstasy.

Later I’ll return to the piano to pick up where I left off yesterday learning this beautiful autumn waltz by @andreavanzo_composer. 🍂
    Just by chance I happened to catch the very beginn Just by chance I happened to catch the very beginning and end of season at @cantine_marisa_cuomo this year. It was fun to see the grapes on the same vines just before harvest begins. Swipe to the right to see the same grapes back in May. Happy autumn!
    Huge thanks to @italia_magazine for the lovely fea Huge thanks to @italia_magazine for the lovely feature of the second edition of Moon Southern Italy in the August/ September 2025 issue. Love the great description of @moonguides as well. Grazie mille! 🇮🇹
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