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I’ve talked before about how the colors change t

I’ve talked before about how the colors change throughout the year on the Amalfi Coast. June is the sweetest and somehow softest month of the year. Before the heat and humidity come to stay for awhile. (Although they’ve already visited a bit.) Days like these though can stick around for as long as they’d like!

Sunny summer days have arrived on the Amalfi Coast

Sunny summer days have arrived on the Amalfi Coast. I wish I could share more than a photo as these early summer days are just the best. Although this week has been a bit unpredictable with sunshine and then a rainstorm or two blowing through. But before long the sun is back! ☀️

That one perfectly placed umbrella in a jumble of

That one perfectly placed umbrella in a jumble of rocks. Looks like summer on the Amalfi Coast!

“It doesn’t matter if it takes a long time get

“It doesn’t matter if it takes a long time getting there; the point is to have a destination.” -Eudora Welty

For me the intersection of travel and writing is place. Lately, I’ve been enjoying learning more about Eudora Welty’s travels and how those experiences made their way into her short stories, especially the collection “The Bride of the Innisfallen” published in 1955. Welty’s travels even brought her to Naples and Capri during this time. As I keep following the steps toward my destination as a writer (yes it’s taking a long time), I’m grateful that this is the place where I get to do this work. And, yes, sometimes that destination ends up being a journey of a lifetime.

Launched at the start of this year, Open Doors Rev

Launched at the start of this year, Open Doors Review is a new art and literary magazine created by Lauren from @laurenissima_unlock_italy. What a brilliant idea! The second issue just came out this month, but here’s a look at the lovely first issue from January. I’ve really enjoyed reading the interviews, essays, and poems slowly as well as the different types of visual art. I especially loved the interview with weaver and artist @decesarelaura. Now I’m looking forward to delving into the May issue. Head over to @opendoorsreview to download and read (for free) the first two issues!

This is the Canneto River that runs down the valle

This is the Canneto River that runs down the valley from high above Amalfi to the sea. Yesterday I was able to see this view from the Cartiera F. Amatruda - the only mill that still produces Amalfi’s famous paper. It was a privilege to sit down with Antonietta Amatruda to learn more about the family’s incredible history and role in preserving this important tradition. It is people like this family who continue to work hard to keep this local history alive for all of us today. To be able to share their story - even in a small way - is an honor. And it’s why I do what I do.

A huge thank you to Giuseppe Amendola Amatruda and Antonietta Amatruda from @amalfipaper for the hospitality and incredible experience!

More pansies ... because they make me happy! Last

More pansies ... because they make me happy! Last week was one of those really hard ones. The ones where you get bad news but everything keeps going and you just have to keep going too. A couple of weeks ago I mentioned our cat Toulouse had a big surgery to remove a mass. He’s recovering well but, unfortunately, it was malignant. Next week we find out about treatment options available.

If you’ve been following Ciao Amalfi for awhile you’ll know I choose to be positive but I’m also honest about things. And, honestly, things will be a little different around here while we go through this. I know so many of you will have gone through the experience of sick or losing beloved pets. It’s always hard but we are hoping for the best for Toulouse!

Amalfi was absolutely gorgeous today and a post lunch walk helped in so many ways. I also realized I should plant some pansies on our balcony too!

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