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 ...
On the Scooter Around Scala
Last week I rode my motorino to Ravello for a haircut at my favorite salon on the Amalfi Coast - Total Hair Design by Gerardo. It was a beautiful morning and instead of heading directly home, I decided to enjoy the sunny weather and ride the scooter all the way around the road that circles through ...
Venerdì Santo Processions in Ravello & Scala
Last week on Venerdì Santo, or Holy Friday, it is the traditional day for the Processione del Cristo Morto, a mournful procession representing the carrying of Christ after he has been taken down from the cross to his burial. Usually, a statue of Christ's body laying on a bed is carried followed by a ...
Borghi d’Italia – Scala on TV
This weekend the town of Scala on the Amalfi Coast will be featured on the weekly TV show Borghi d'Italia on TV2000. Each week Borghi d'Italia features a small town in Italy focusing on art, history and traditions. For anyone who loves the Amalfi Coast, you won't want to miss this look at one of the ...
Photo Friday: Autumn on the Amalfi Coast
Autumn has started to arrive on the Amalfi Coast, and everywhere you turn there are pretty signs like this vine climbing up a wall. I snapped this photo while out taking a walk last week in Scala. I loved the contrast between the strong reds, the blue sky and the mountain peaks in the distance. A ...
