Belli Tempi in Positano

We started in the north, in Como, where you could actually cross the Swiss border, and made our way down to the south, to the Amalfi coast, specifically Positano.   Positano may sound familiar to some of you. Yep, Under the Tuscan Sun again. Positano, land of linen and limoncello, oh boy!   Our ever so friendy driver was helpful and really more of a tour guide. With his self-made iPad stand, he gave us an introduction to the area and highlights of major attractions. We decided to take him up on a quick detour to Pompeii (we're here afterall). Seeing the grandeous of Mt. Vesuvius is one thing but to see the ruins of Pompeii... It took more than a moment just to take it all in.   Pompeii was a major city in it's day. One of my favorite tid bits was they used marble stones to light the streets so people could walk safely at night with the moon light or their torches reflecting on these stones. They also had communal eating cafeteria because no one cooked (what an odd thiught since I also picture a big Italian mama when I think of Italy). Unfortunately within the last few centuries, kings and others have pilgramiged the area so what's left are the empty rooms and layout of the city.   Back on the road, we winded along the coast - stunning. Made to the hotel, where we then decided to have dinner at a restaurant along a cliff. How people drive there without a fear of flying off the cliff is beyond me. After the chaos of the last few days, we needed a day on the beach. It was a stony beach where unfortunately my sandals met their end but a gorgeous beach with blue blue water, a lack of tourists and wonderful sunny 75 degree weather.   We spent the rest of the time wandering through the streets and finishing our meals with complimentary limoncello. A fantastic last meal outside, with the sunset and a young man's singing echoing through the alcove we were in. Bellissima.