I've been experiencing the underbelly as it were, in getting to know the Amalfi coast. From meeting some of the colourful local personalities to the best places to see, shop and dine. I have been very fortunate to have been given this opportunity and must thank my new Bro from Santa Barbara, "James". Sat at the beach at "Buca De Bacco" trattoria, to watch the "Possi Show" and enjoy fantastic fresh local quisine, I have had my finest culinary experience of any kind thus far at "La Cambusa" resturant with Marco and James, and this place is famous for its seafood. It was a pleasure to meet the wonderful "Julio Gagliano" who works from 4.30am every morning catching the produce of the sea and then all day in his local fish shop and finds time to build two truly elegant holiday Villa's from the ground up, rock by rock with his own hands! Ive sat at the very Shiek "Zagara" cafe with its delightful owner "Mario Russo" and enjoyed great Champagne while listening to live Jazz. Ordered a pair of handmade shoes from Maritsio and Luigi at "Tre Denari"Had handmade Linen shirts made for me from Franco at "Tartana" and gone to the source to see the Ceramics that fill the Boutiques on this coast line. Top that off with the spectacular natural beauty that surrounds you here while you explore the many and often hidden layers that make up the fabric of this historically rich and staggeringly beautiful Southern Italian region. Sensory overload isn't hard to achieve here, however as always the day has its own pulse and if you find this rhythm and go with the flow it always delivers!
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