Amalfi Coast

This morning we take a high speed boat to Amalfi, the closest port to where we are staying in Ravello.

We have a stop in Positano and then take another boat to Amalfi.

The sea is quite rough, but so far I'm able to keep sea sickness at bay.

We arrive at Positano, and there is a line up of boats waiting to dock. Usually they allow as many as 5 boats to dock at once. Today, because of the wind and waves, only one birth is open. We are 3rd in line. Thankfully the boat we take to Amalfi is behind us in line!

Positano is breathtaking, perched on the cliffs and climbing up the hills, away from the Azure sea.

Getting off the boat was a challenge with high waves moving the gangplank, but we made it safely.

On the dock it was mayhem with masses of people waiting for their boats going to Capri, Naples and of course, Amalfi. We were surprised that they were actually able to get us onto our boat.

A 15 minute ride to Amalfi. It is crowded too, but there is a breakwater, so the boat has no difficulty docking.

We walked a short way and found a taxi stand. We took a taxi to our hotel, the Villa San Michele. It's beautiful. I can feel myself relaxing, even after paying 50 euros for a 10 minute ride. We weren't ripped off. It's the posted rate.

Jen and Wayne recommended this place. I can see why they've stayed here twice. It's half board, which means breakfast and dinner. We'll do our exploring from here starting tomorrow. This afternoon I'm enjoying Prosecco and chips in the sun on our deck and drinking in the views.

Dinner tonight was wonderful. We had mushrom risotto, and I had prawns, John chicken. Wonderful meal! I feel so blessed and greatful.Read more