Arrivederci Positano!
My heart is breaking…I’m waiting for my driver to take me to Rome, desperately trying to capture every sensual pleasure I see around me. The aromas that fill my villa from freshly baked bread from a not so far away bakery, the distant soft clatter of activity of the awakening city and these breathtaking views I want to never forget.
My last gelato on the Amalfi Coast. This reminds me of my pregnancy with Gina, having ice cream every day from 6 months till birth and never having it again for many years later.
So many beautiful markets lined the cobblestone roads. A food lover’s fantasy…
All I could think of was preparing a meal and what I would buy….if I lived here.
Every option of pasta neatly lined up right before my eyes…
And if you’re not wanting to cook, endless outdoor cafés…
Valentino…these names just make me melt…sharing how he makes his limoncello..
Imagine hand peeling lemon after lemon…
Big lemons! I love how the leaves are still attached.
As someone said to me, “it’s an experience that you will treasure forever, Linda”.
Benissimo!
spicegirlfla
I love being in the kitchen. Early mornings, soft music, a hot espresso. Easing into the preparation of delicious meals. Glancing through cookbooks, gathering inspiration and planning my day. I look forward to the cycles of the seasons, the pleasures of tasting and savoring and sharing this with those dear to me. Weekends are special to me as my week days are often rushed, but still I create the ambiance, light the candles, set the table and uncork the wine.
17 Comments
Chica Andaluza
I think you need to take 6 months or so out and stay in La Bella Italia!
spicegirlfla
Oh Chica! I would love that!!
Mad Dog
What a fantastic week! Valentino looks like he could be Robert De Niro’s brother 🙂
spicegirlfla
I know, right?!! I thought that as well!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
How sad that you’re leaving. I feel like MY vacation is over. 🙂
spicegirlfla
Oh, I’m so glad I could share this. It truly made traveling alone – not so alone!
Jovina Coughlin
I have enjoyed your posts from Italy and the photos above tell so much.
spicegirlfla
Thank you Jovina. I know I will be looking back on these posts for a long time!
Liz
Oh, you’re making me long for Italy again. We plan to get to Rome in 2025, but I certainly hope we can manage another trip before then. You made marvelous memories 🙂
spicegirlfla
wow…I love how you plan ahead!! I planned this trip in 3 weeks! I don’t know if I could plan that far ahead and not go crazy with anticipation!
Hotly Spiced
It all looks so gorgeous. I love how ‘natural’ those lemons look too – not waxed and glossy and perfect but more as nature intended them to be. I bet you’re savouring every minute of your time in Italy – such a gorgeous country with not just great history and architecture and climate, but also cuisine xx
spicegirlfla
It was all such a wonderful experience. I’ve never traveled abroad and have “lived” through your life and others who live in far away places. I’m glad I could share my experience.
pat grace
Totally enjoyed your sharing this amazing journey!!!!
spicegirlfla
Thank you Pat. It was a pleasure to share and I’m glad you enjoyed it!
ChgoJohn
I am so far behind in my blogging duties, Linda. I just now read — and thoroughly enjoyed — each of your beautiful posts covering your Italian Holiday. I cannot begin to tell you how thrilled and happy I am that you were able to go to Italy. I’ve been to many of the same places and know full-well what it is like to walk about and explore each. Your friend was so right: this is a trip you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Be sure to toss some coins in the Trevi Fountain. They haven’t let me down yet — at least that’s what I thought when I tossed mine last May. 🙂
David
just… splendid
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Memories to last you a lifetime or until you get a chance to visit once more.