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Almafi – makes me smile

in Blog, Grand Adventures, Travel on 26/10/06

I had big plans for the day which included a boat trip to the incredible Emerald Grotto.  This was something I read about and was excited to see.  I wish I could have filmed the experience but for obvious reasons, they don’t allow it.  I did manage to sneak one photo so you’ll get some idea of this tourist site.   We entered the “cave” and eight people got into a rowboat with a guide at the front.  With three rows of the oar, we made a complete trip to the grotto.  Yes, I said three.  The grotto was the size of a swimming pool.  The guide did offer some entertainment.  He sang ‘Volare’ pointed out rock formations that looked like President Bush and the Madonna.  The whole “trip” took 15 minutes.  We will forever laugh about this excursion and I will tell everyone to go because it was just such a funny tourist trap.

This was the greeter when we arrived at the port of Almafi.

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The town of Almafi is quaint and St. Andrew’s Cathedral has a dramatic location atop a steep flight of stairs.  The facade has Arab influence and is stunning.

The  Cloister of Paradise is one of the highlights of Amalfi Cathedral.  It features pure white double columns and Moorish-style arcades with palm trees and gardens.

We also stopped in Positano.  I was so excited to see this town from the movie Under the Tuscan Sun.  It wasn’t nearly as romantic or scenic as I thought it would be.  The narrow streets were filled with tourist trinkets shops and the beach is made up of rocks.  But the buildings were still colorful and the views are amazing.

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I like to describe myself as a woman of leisure but in reality I’m Mr. B’s project manager. It’s not a bad gig and it does come with many benefits. I plan our trips, as we travel the world. I'm kept busy creating and designing our beautiful homes. The best perk is I usually chose the movie we see every Friday. I’m a part-time artist, with aspirations of becoming a full-time artist. Painting, photography and all types of crafting are my true loves. I like to say I’m an artist of many mediums and master of none.
My finest creations would be my five children. I’ve also allow them to parent my thirteen amazing grandchildren. My grandchildren are all brilliant, beautiful, spirited and take after me – their Mimi.

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