Twin oval pools are found not far from the old stone well. Ancient camelia and banksiana trees can also be found not far off. *Note that the hotel-restaurant shown here, was still closed mid-March
Twin oval pools are found not far from the old stone well. Ancient camelia and banksiana trees can also be found not far off. *Note that the hotel-restaurant shown here, was still closed mid-March
0 2023/12/13 08:20:22
Villa Rufolo's iconic umbrella pine looming over its twin little towers.
Villa Rufolo's iconic umbrella pine looming over its twin little towers.
0 2023/12/13 09:03:03
The world-famous motif 'Terrace of Infinity (aka Doorway of the Sun). This natural balcony's wide-open view of the gulf is unrivalled. You can see the far-off mountains of Cilento. A lovely statue of Ceres (goddess of harvests) is close by this famed and incomparable highlight. A spectacle in the best sense of the word.
The world-famous motif 'Terrace of Infinity (aka Doorway of the Sun). This natural balcony's wide-open view of the gulf is unrivalled. You can see the far-off mountains of Cilento. A lovely statue of Ceres (goddess of harvests) is close by this famed and incomparable highlight. A spectacle in the best sense of the word.
0 2023/12/13 09:43:46
Gore Vidal once claimed that this very view is the world's most beautiful sight, 'when the winter sky and the sea are so vividly blue that it is not possible to distinguish one from the other." Btw, does anyone know who these 2 statues are supposed to represent?
Gore Vidal once claimed that this very view is the world's most beautiful sight, 'when the winter sky and the sea are so vividly blue that it is not possible to distinguish one from the other." Btw, does anyone know who these 2 statues are supposed to represent?
0 2023/12/13 09:44:05
Cimbrone is a walker's paradise, with just a couple steeper stretches. Benches located right at the Terrace of Infinity allow tired visitors to take a break. Again, the location of those potential rest stops is no accident.
Cimbrone is a walker's paradise, with just a couple steeper stretches. Benches located right at the Terrace of Infinity allow tired visitors to take a break. Again, the location of those potential rest stops is no accident.
0 2023/12/13 09:44:29
The colorful bench-back tiles just below a quote from some important British lord from yesteryear. He waxed romantic about the splendors of Villa Cimbrone.
The colorful bench-back tiles just below a quote from some important British lord from yesteryear. He waxed romantic about the splendors of Villa Cimbrone.
0 2023/12/13 09:44:50
Never trust anyone who does not enjoy a stroll through lovely nature.
Never trust anyone who does not enjoy a stroll through lovely nature.
0 2023/12/13 10:18:51
Floral beauty.
Floral beauty.
0 2023/12/13 10:19:17
Hand-painted ceramic art.
Hand-painted ceramic art.
0 2023/12/13 10:19:35
The view from the Galleria Nuova bus stop. jayzus.
The view from the Galleria Nuova bus stop. jayzus.
0 2023/12/13 10:20:02
Did I mention Ravello's beautiful views? *Next: the weekly farm market
Did I mention Ravello's beautiful views? *Next: the weekly farm market
0 2023/12/13 10:20:26
Ravello is a classy place, a great spot to buy a meaningful gift.
Ravello is a classy place, a great spot to buy a meaningful gift.
0 2023/12/13 10:20:46
Good quality local crafts are available.
Good quality local crafts are available.
0 2023/12/13 10:20:55
I rest my case.
I rest my case.
0 2023/12/13 10:21:06
We shopped at the modest Minori market twice in two weeks. It was located on the lungomare and as with other such markets, was a mix of food plus clothing vans and such. Celebrity chef Luigi Cerri was curious about that (we were the only tourists there) and approached for a chat. Without prompt, he posed with tomatoes for a photo.
We shopped at the modest Minori market twice in two weeks. It was located on the lungomare and as with other such markets, was a mix of food plus clothing vans and such. Celebrity chef Luigi Cerri was curious about that (we were the only tourists there) and approached for a chat. Without prompt, he posed with tomatoes for a photo.
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Luigi then introduced me to this man, who was the president of the Cilento region organic-produce association.
Luigi then introduced me to this man, who was the president of the Cilento region organic-produce association.
0 2023/12/13 11:50:25
March 16th: Minori market (every Thursday).
March 16th: Minori market (every Thursday).
0 2023/12/13 11:51:44
The garlic was tasty. We used it as self-caterers. My wife and I only ate out a few times. At the popular restaurant 'Giardiniello', we chanced across a fellow diner, a noted American soccer coach. He'd retired after a successful career at a major university, to spend his winters in Minori. He was quick to point out just how inexpensive long-term rentals can be in peripheral places like Maori, the workaday town just south of Minori.
The garlic was tasty. We used it as self-caterers. My wife and I only ate out a few times. At the popular restaurant 'Giardiniello', we chanced across a fellow diner, a noted American soccer coach. He'd retired after a successful career at a major university, to spend his winters in Minori. He was quick to point out just how inexpensive long-term rentals can be in peripheral places like Maori, the workaday town just south of Minori.
0 2023/12/13 11:52:41
Red pepper---ocho!
Red pepper---ocho!
0 2023/12/13 11:53:03
Artichoke: whose yellow flowers are edible and feature in winter dishes in Italia.
Artichoke: whose yellow flowers are edible and feature in winter dishes in Italia.
0 2023/12/13 11:59:24
Zucca zucca zucca. A sort of soufflé is made from this vegetable, a dessert dish not to be missed.
Zucca zucca zucca. A sort of soufflé is made from this vegetable, a dessert dish not to be missed.
0 2023/12/13 12:00:37
Beans. There was also an intriguing pure-white variety.
Beans. There was also an intriguing pure-white variety.
0 2023/12/13 12:01:57
Where there is pasta there will always be pomodoro.
Where there is pasta there will always be pomodoro.
0 2023/12/13 12:02:44
Some of Paulo's produce. His display spills out onto the road.
Some of Paulo's produce. His display spills out onto the road.
0 2023/12/13 12:03:28
Paulo also sells produce at his busy shop in town. Mrs Z and I shopped there too.
Paulo also sells produce at his busy shop in town. Mrs Z and I shopped there too.
0 2023/12/13 12:03:59
Sal de Riso is an award-winning pastry shop. Uncheap, but very good quality and unsurpassed variety.
Sal de Riso is an award-winning pastry shop. Uncheap, but very good quality and unsurpassed variety.
0 2023/12/13 12:07:21
We went numerous times. They even serve breakfast, a hit with local workers and laborers.
We went numerous times. They even serve breakfast, a hit with local workers and laborers.
0 2023/12/13 12:07:32
Their various pizzas include an all-citrus variety! Here, my fave flavor: anchovy.
Their various pizzas include an all-citrus variety! Here, my fave flavor: anchovy.
0 2023/12/13 12:07:50
Rounding out this foodic section: the above pasta-maker (Marco della Pietra & wife). One orders some of his dishes a day in advance. Also: Mini-market 'Dieci Piu', run by the friendly Saveria family. Their sandwiches were among the best. Also recommended: 'Macelleria Trophimena', and 'Macelleria de Lieto, two deli/butcheries' with much to offer. The gals at 'Punto Pane' specialize in great sandwiches. A VG restaurant literally outside our building entry: A' Ricetta. *next: an extended daytrip
Rounding out this foodic section: the above pasta-maker (Marco della Pietra & wife). One orders some of his dishes a day in advance. Also: Mini-market 'Dieci Piu', run by the friendly Saveria family. Their sandwiches were among the best. Also recommended: 'Macelleria Trophimena', and 'Macelleria de Lieto, two deli/butcheries' with much to offer. The gals at 'Punto Pane' specialize in great sandwiches. A VG restaurant literally outside our building entry: A' Ricetta. *next: an extended daytrip
0 2023/12/13 12:10:17
Patrizio points out Sophia Loren's mansion to Mrs Z.
Patrizio points out Sophia Loren's mansion to Mrs Z.
0 2023/12/13 15:37:09
Loren's aforementioned mansion with Amalfi in the background. Her estate also includes a perched chapel out at the tip of her promontory, just to the right of those descending trees.
Loren's aforementioned mansion with Amalfi in the background. Her estate also includes a perched chapel out at the tip of her promontory, just to the right of those descending trees.
0 2023/12/13 15:38:15
We got up early to rendezvous with our fave driver, Patrizio. First stop on that 'overview' tour: windswept Agerola.
We got up early to rendezvous with our fave driver, Patrizio. First stop on that 'overview' tour: windswept Agerola.
0 2023/12/13 15:40:33
That day included the fabled vertical village Positano. We were content to see it from its periphery, the strategy suggested to us by every single Minori resident with whom we consulted. Ninety per cent of the shops in this 'Insta capital of the universe' are female-clothing boutiques. Expensive ones. "Wait here and watch", I said to Mrs Z as we stood by the Sponda bus stop. Sure enough, within 48 seconds some young women arrived there to do the trout pout/hands on hips poses for their cameras.
That day included the fabled vertical village Positano. We were content to see it from its periphery, the strategy suggested to us by every single Minori resident with whom we consulted. Ninety per cent of the shops in this 'Insta capital of the universe' are female-clothing boutiques. Expensive ones. "Wait here and watch", I said to Mrs Z as we stood by the Sponda bus stop. Sure enough, within 48 seconds some young women arrived there to do the trout pout/hands on hips poses for their cameras.
0 2023/12/13 15:41:51
Note that Roman ruins have been discovered in Positano's church's basement. The murals on the walls are apparently of high quality.
Note that Roman ruins have been discovered in Positano's church's basement. The murals on the walls are apparently of high quality.
0 2023/12/13 15:52:20
We went to the agricultural hinterlands of Tramonti, where Sal de Riso's factory is located.
We went to the agricultural hinterlands of Tramonti, where Sal de Riso's factory is located.
0 2023/12/13 15:57:06
Plenty of grape vines there too.
Plenty of grape vines there too.
0 2023/12/13 15:58:33
Those images of a fast-vanishing yesteryear...
Those images of a fast-vanishing yesteryear...
0 2023/12/13 15:59:20
The builders of this home...to their great-grandchildren. From mules to cell phones. From the tarantella dance to armed drones...
The builders of this home...to their great-grandchildren. From mules to cell phones. From the tarantella dance to armed drones...
0 2023/12/13 16:00:21
Then a quick glimpse of the lovely dollhouse that is tiny Marina di Praia hamlet and its cute harbor. Wedged between cliffs, it'd make an intriguing base for those who prefer the off-the-beaten-path.
Then a quick glimpse of the lovely dollhouse that is tiny Marina di Praia hamlet and its cute harbor. Wedged between cliffs, it'd make an intriguing base for those who prefer the off-the-beaten-path.
0 2023/12/13 16:02:49
Near Furore, with the Tyrrhenian Sea beyond. The outskirts of this village are some of the most winding local roads---good idea to take some Dramamine/Gravol pills ahead of time. Queasy stomachs can occur here.
Near Furore, with the Tyrrhenian Sea beyond. The outskirts of this village are some of the most winding local roads---good idea to take some Dramamine/Gravol pills ahead of time. Queasy stomachs can occur here.
0 2023/12/13 16:07:00
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