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
March 16th: Minori market (every Thursday).
March 16th: Minori market (every Thursday).
0 2023/12/13 11:51:44
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
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.
0 2023/12/13 11:44:46
I rest my case.
I rest my case.
0 2023/12/13 10:21:06
Good quality local crafts are available.
Good quality local crafts are available.
0 2023/12/13 10:20:55
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
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
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
Hand-painted ceramic art.
Hand-painted ceramic art.
0 2023/12/13 10:19:35
Floral beauty.
Floral beauty.
0 2023/12/13 10:19:17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The locale of 'Mercury's seat' (Hermes rest) is a peaceful, remote corner well-worth seeking out. Not for nothing is a bench placed there under a shady oak. But one mom with her 20ish daughter apparently didn't get the memo. Mom invaded that spot with all the volume in the universe, LOUDLY reading text about the statue from a guidebook. Daughter was clearly embarrassed, there near Eva's Grotto and the Temple of Bacchus. Mrs Z made eyes at me then like, "Do you believe this woman's attitude?"
The locale of 'Mercury's seat' (Hermes rest) is a peaceful, remote corner well-worth seeking out. Not for nothing is a bench placed there under a shady oak. But one mom with her 20ish daughter apparently didn't get the memo. Mom invaded that spot with all the volume in the universe, LOUDLY reading text about the statue from a guidebook. Daughter was clearly embarrassed, there near Eva's Grotto and the Temple of Bacchus. Mrs Z made eyes at me then like, "Do you believe this woman's attitude?"
0 2023/12/13 08:20:05
The statuary in the hotel/restaurant's lawn includes stone (Leda with her swan) plus bronze. Here is Flora, the goddess of flowers and also spring. Signs remind visitors that all orchids found onsite, wild or otherwise, are protected by law and that picking any is forbidden.
The statuary in the hotel/restaurant's lawn includes stone (Leda with her swan) plus bronze. Here is Flora, the goddess of flowers and also spring. Signs remind visitors that all orchids found onsite, wild or otherwise, are protected by law and that picking any is forbidden.
0 2023/12/13 08:19:50
With its 6 hectares of historic parkland, Villa Cimbrone represents a deliberate attempt to marry Italian gardening styles with English ones. Its lush gardens encompass cloisters, columns, crypts, an open-vaulted and terraced tea-room, 'avenues' of hortensia and glicine (wisteria), pavilions, rich rose beds, exotica and more. In summer, the various floral scents must be special.
With its 6 hectares of historic parkland, Villa Cimbrone represents a deliberate attempt to marry Italian gardening styles with English ones. Its lush gardens encompass cloisters, columns, crypts, an open-vaulted and terraced tea-room, 'avenues' of hortensia and glicine (wisteria), pavilions, rich rose beds, exotica and more. In summer, the various floral scents must be special.
0 2023/12/13 08:19:37
Vista after vista...
Vista after vista...
0 2023/12/13 08:19:26
Seen on the far right is the furthest point on the ridge. Located at that southerly spot is Ravello's second garden, the equally-famed Villa Cimbrone. Mamma Agata's Cooking Class is located nearby. Ravello's seaside section 'Marmorata' is just below.
Seen on the far right is the furthest point on the ridge. Located at that southerly spot is Ravello's second garden, the equally-famed Villa Cimbrone. Mamma Agata's Cooking Class is located nearby. Ravello's seaside section 'Marmorata' is just below.
0 2023/12/13 08:19:04
That 13C campanile tower and the Duomo denote the entry to the first of Ravello's two famed gardens: Villa Rufolo.
That 13C campanile tower and the Duomo denote the entry to the first of Ravello's two famed gardens: Villa Rufolo.
0 2023/12/13 08:18:43
Villa Rufolo is the setting of a summer classical/opera festival. Travelers can almost have the place to themselves if they arrive as we did, right for opening time. Tropical terraced gardens cascade down the steep property, with pergolas framing fine views of the precipitous coastline. Fountains, towers, belvederes and romantic nooks round out the scene. Off-season, one needs to be prepared for a pared-down appearance, devoid of many floral beds. But the incredible panoramas are year-round.
Villa Rufolo is the setting of a summer classical/opera festival. Travelers can almost have the place to themselves if they arrive as we did, right for opening time. Tropical terraced gardens cascade down the steep property, with pergolas framing fine views of the precipitous coastline. Fountains, towers, belvederes and romantic nooks round out the scene. Off-season, one needs to be prepared for a pared-down appearance, devoid of many floral beds. But the incredible panoramas are year-round.
0 2023/12/13 08:18:09
An angel come to earth. The Tilley hat rep for Italy. Friendly gal. Let me sleep with her.
An angel come to earth. The Tilley hat rep for Italy. Friendly gal. Let me sleep with her.
0 2023/12/13 08:17:48
Monastario di S. Chiara with the Duomo behind. Buses 5120 and also 5010 will get you up to Ravello after a 30 minute ride. The transfer point below is called 'Bivio'. Double-check schedules.
Monastario di S. Chiara with the Duomo behind. Buses 5120 and also 5010 will get you up to Ravello after a 30 minute ride. The transfer point below is called 'Bivio'. Double-check schedules.
0 2023/12/13 08:17:27
S. Maria a Gradillo...I think.
S. Maria a Gradillo...I think.
0 2023/12/13 08:17:13
Lofty Ravello views continued. Here, the top north end (Lacco), which is over 1000' above the sea. I think that is maybe S. Giovanni del Toro church?
Lofty Ravello views continued. Here, the top north end (Lacco), which is over 1000' above the sea. I think that is maybe S. Giovanni del Toro church?
0 2023/12/13 08:16:51
Ravello got more style.
Ravello got more style.
0 2023/12/13 05:59:59
In their garden, I accessed a remote outdoors workers area that seemed to be abandoned. There, staff had amassed a pile of trash that was due to be tossed out. There were old wooden doors, busted pipes and more. I removed this hand-painted little piece from that garbage collection, to take home for our own jardin. *End of part one Ravello. Part two to follow.
In their garden, I accessed a remote outdoors workers area that seemed to be abandoned. There, staff had amassed a pile of trash that was due to be tossed out. There were old wooden doors, busted pipes and more. I removed this hand-painted little piece from that garbage collection, to take home for our own jardin. *End of part one Ravello. Part two to follow.
0 2023/12/13 05:54:33
A historic floor tile at the renown Villa Cimbrone.
A historic floor tile at the renown Villa Cimbrone.
0 2023/12/13 05:54:19
Ravello got style.
Ravello got style.
0 2023/12/13 05:53:52
Pretty sure that this man was the mayor. Note how he speaks using his hands.
Pretty sure that this man was the mayor. Note how he speaks using his hands.
0 2023/12/13 05:45:02
This place was across from Villa Maria. Those who've seen Canuck chef David Rocco and his wife in the TV series episode where they take their kids to vacation along the coast, will know that this villa was owned/operated by his older restauranteur friend.
This place was across from Villa Maria. Those who've seen Canuck chef David Rocco and his wife in the TV series episode where they take their kids to vacation along the coast, will know that this villa was owned/operated by his older restauranteur friend.
0 2023/12/13 05:44:51
Local lizard.
Local lizard.
0 2023/12/13 05:44:14
Ravello has a certain upscale vibe throughout. You won't find any Dollarama stores there.
Ravello has a certain upscale vibe throughout. You won't find any Dollarama stores there.
0 2023/12/13 05:42:05
Local kids play. The panorama from their playground was astonishing, a painter's dream.
Local kids play. The panorama from their playground was astonishing, a painter's dream.
0 2023/12/13 05:41:48
Sitting on the church steps. Locals or visitors?
Sitting on the church steps. Locals or visitors?
0 2023/12/13 05:41:37
Vistas in all directions. Here, looking down onto Minori.
Vistas in all directions. Here, looking down onto Minori.
0 2023/12/13 05:38:42
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