Maori appears soon after walkers reach sight of the distinctive Mezzacapo Castle on the town's edge. Workaday Maori is a good place to base if one wants keep to a strict, low-cost budget. It has no sights except for its appealing beach. As self-caterers, we went there to shop at both the competing grocery chain supermarkets there: DECO & NETTO.
Maori appears soon after walkers reach sight of the distinctive Mezzacapo Castle on the town's edge. Workaday Maori is a good place to base if one wants keep to a strict, low-cost budget. It has no sights except for its appealing beach. As self-caterers, we went there to shop at both the competing grocery chain supermarkets there: DECO & NETTO.
0 2023/12/13 18:23:53
Along the way, one passes some art on he walls of homes. In addition, one also passes 'CUONC CUONC' (slowly slowly) a farming family's cafe cum produce market stall--check for opening hours.
Along the way, one passes some art on he walls of homes. In addition, one also passes 'CUONC CUONC' (slowly slowly) a farming family's cafe cum produce market stall--check for opening hours.
0 2023/12/13 17:58:15
Near Torre hamlet and its petite church. Local growers do a lot of 'up and down'. Strong legs no doubt.
Near Torre hamlet and its petite church. Local growers do a lot of 'up and down'. Strong legs no doubt.
0 2023/12/13 17:57:22
Along the breezy path, walkers will pass countless groves where citrus is cultivated. You keep going along via vena. This farm on via Pedamentina was close to Maori and the end of the hike.
Along the breezy path, walkers will pass countless groves where citrus is cultivated. You keep going along via vena. This farm on via Pedamentina was close to Maori and the end of the hike.
0 2023/12/13 17:55:25
The ubiquitous limoncello is available in every shop catering to tourists, and then some. As well, one of Sal de Riso's signature pastry desserts is his take on a lemony sweet cream.
The ubiquitous limoncello is available in every shop catering to tourists, and then some. As well, one of Sal de Riso's signature pastry desserts is his take on a lemony sweet cream.
0 2023/12/13 17:54:23
Local 'Sfusato Amalfitano' lemons are a different type than you and I are used to. Gnarlier skin for starters. They are grown a bit larger and more aromatic. Supposedly higher in Vitamin C. They were once crucial exports going onto Britain and America.
Local 'Sfusato Amalfitano' lemons are a different type than you and I are used to. Gnarlier skin for starters. They are grown a bit larger and more aromatic. Supposedly higher in Vitamin C. They were once crucial exports going onto Britain and America.
0 2023/12/13 17:53:22
Such striking landscape. I rest my case (of limoncello).
Such striking landscape. I rest my case (of limoncello).
0 2023/12/13 17:52:29
Other views also soon emerge. All of them, every last one, includes the green, off-season gauze-wrapping done to protect all citrus groves here.
Other views also soon emerge. All of them, every last one, includes the green, off-season gauze-wrapping done to protect all citrus groves here.
0 2023/12/13 17:51:12
Lovely lemon land, you make us feel so fine... Lets do the Sentieri dei limone.
Lovely lemon land, you make us feel so fine... Lets do the Sentieri dei limone.
0 2023/12/13 17:49:21
Soon, one gets a great view of the church S. Trophimena down below. That is at the lookout called Mortella, which oddly enough is by some myrtle trees.
Soon, one gets a great view of the church S. Trophimena down below. That is at the lookout called Mortella, which oddly enough is by some myrtle trees.
0 2023/12/13 17:48:23
The hike starts on via Lama near the Minori public library. The start (shown here) is the only real steep section. It only takes a minute or two to climb. Really, its quite manageable for most.
The hike starts on via Lama near the Minori public library. The start (shown here) is the only real steep section. It only takes a minute or two to climb. Really, its quite manageable for most.
0 2023/12/13 17:43:36
These lemon ladies were real heroines back when the path was the only alternative to marine transport between Minori to Maiori. That was prior to construction of the main road. You can do the path in either direction. We did the E-W route twice. At 800 steps, it is a less strenuous alternative to the more high-profile Path of the Gods further north-west near Nocelle.
These lemon ladies were real heroines back when the path was the only alternative to marine transport between Minori to Maiori. That was prior to construction of the main road. You can do the path in either direction. We did the E-W route twice. At 800 steps, it is a less strenuous alternative to the more high-profile Path of the Gods further north-west near Nocelle.
0 2023/12/13 17:42:46
A further filmic connection, this time to Minori. The nocturnal scene in the recent 'Equalizer' wherein Denzel Washington kills bad guys with a van plus a set of keys, was shot right by the arch shown above. The young lady far left was actually one of our fellow guests at Mario Arzano's social get-together up at his Torre home. She and her girlfriend had just arrived from Bologna and had been dragged by Mario's elderly father-in-law off the Path of the Lemons and into our in-progress party!
A further filmic connection, this time to Minori. The nocturnal scene in the recent 'Equalizer' wherein Denzel Washington kills bad guys with a van plus a set of keys, was shot right by the arch shown above. The young lady far left was actually one of our fellow guests at Mario Arzano's social get-together up at his Torre home. She and her girlfriend had just arrived from Bologna and had been dragged by Mario's elderly father-in-law off the Path of the Lemons and into our in-progress party!
0 2023/12/13 17:25:23
As for TV, fans of 'Two Greedy Italians' may already know that chef Gennaro Contaldo and his sidekick, were both originally from Minori. This arch shown above was the very spot where poor Gennaro last saw his mother alive prior to his departing for London as a young man during the sixties. *Gennaro is the same chef who was shown on Stanley Tucci's CNN London episode, where they gather wild arugala before retiring to cook together at Tucci's London home.
As for TV, fans of 'Two Greedy Italians' may already know that chef Gennaro Contaldo and his sidekick, were both originally from Minori. This arch shown above was the very spot where poor Gennaro last saw his mother alive prior to his departing for London as a young man during the sixties. *Gennaro is the same chef who was shown on Stanley Tucci's CNN London episode, where they gather wild arugala before retiring to cook together at Tucci's London home.
0 2023/12/13 17:23:44
Italy was part of both wars, and their peasants bore the brunt. But nowadays seems to do a better job than other countries in staying free and clear of any further involvements. Good for them. *next: the Path of the Lemons (that name).
Italy was part of both wars, and their peasants bore the brunt. But nowadays seems to do a better job than other countries in staying free and clear of any further involvements. Good for them. *next: the Path of the Lemons (that name).
0 2023/12/13 16:28:23
Donkeys have actually played a important role here over the centuries. Ceramic art still celebrates the beasts. As it should.
Donkeys have actually played a important role here over the centuries. Ceramic art still celebrates the beasts. As it should.
0 2023/12/13 16:26:45
That was the land where one wakes to cock crows.
That was the land where one wakes to cock crows.
0 2023/12/13 16:25:51
Vettica Maggiore ('bursting bladders') had a donkey team transporting construction materials down to some reno site. It also had one of those 'only in Italy' marvels: someone had placed a fully set dinner table out onto a rooftop there. Outstanding! *Be sure to also check out the vista from its S. Gennaro church square, with Positano across the bay and Mt. Lattari Mountains national park just above.
Vettica Maggiore ('bursting bladders') had a donkey team transporting construction materials down to some reno site. It also had one of those 'only in Italy' marvels: someone had placed a fully set dinner table out onto a rooftop there. Outstanding! *Be sure to also check out the vista from its S. Gennaro church square, with Positano across the bay and Mt. Lattari Mountains national park just above.
0 2023/12/13 16:09:29
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
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
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
Those images of a fast-vanishing yesteryear...
Those images of a fast-vanishing yesteryear...
0 2023/12/13 15:59:20
Plenty of grape vines there too.
Plenty of grape vines there too.
0 2023/12/13 15:58:33
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Red pepper---ocho!
Red pepper---ocho!
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