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Richard | profile | all galleries >> Our Trip to the Amalfi Coast, Italy and Paris, France: May, 2003 >> Amalfi tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Amalfi

(Coastline - the Tyrrhenian Sea which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.)
Amalfi from hotel patio. Caters to tourists during the day, but we could always feel the presence of its indigenous elements.
Amalfi from hotel patio. Caters to tourists during the day, but we could always feel the presence of its indigenous elements.		 Amalfi as seen from a boat. Ravello also is seen here above Amalfi.
Amalfi as seen from a boat. Ravello also is seen here above Amalfi.		 Piazza Flavio Gioia as seen from the patio of our room at the Hotel Luna Convento. The camera's lens was set to telephoto.
Piazza Flavio Gioia as seen from the patio of our room at the Hotel Luna Convento. The camera's lens was set to telephoto.
Judy on the beach. The Hotel Luna Convento where we stayed, is the white-beige building at the top of the hill (background).
Judy on the beach. The Hotel Luna Convento where we stayed, is the white-beige building at the top of the hill (background).		 Richard on a pier in Amalfi. Our hotel and guard tower are seen at the top of the hill.
Richard on a pier in Amalfi. Our hotel and guard tower are seen at the top of the hill.		 The hotel (Luna Convento) where we stayed is at the top of this hill opposite the round tower.
The hotel (Luna Convento) where we stayed is at the top of this hill opposite the round tower.
The Hotel Luna Convento & guard tower (now a hotel suite and a restuarant) as seen from the beach. Used a telephoto setting.
The Hotel Luna Convento & guard tower (now a hotel suite and a restuarant) as seen from the beach. Used a telephoto setting.		 Looking toward Amalfi while walking up the hill to our hotel (Luna Convento)
Looking toward Amalfi while walking up the hill to our hotel (Luna Convento)		 Judy on the hill to our hotel. She is facing toward Amalfi.
Judy on the hill to our hotel. She is facing toward Amalfi.
Walking up the hill to our hotel - narrow road, lots of traffic & no sidewalk - woman pushing a baby stroller.
Walking up the hill to our hotel - narrow road, lots of traffic & no sidewalk - woman pushing a baby stroller.		 Tight squeeze for the drivers on the road to our hotel - typical of the roads on the Amalfi Coast.
Tight squeeze for the drivers on the road to our hotel - typical of the roads on the Amalfi Coast.		 Entrance to the Hotel Luna Convento - top of the hill. Hotel was a 13th cent. convent but redone to suit its present purpose.
Entrance to the Hotel Luna Convento - top of the hill. Hotel was a 13th cent. convent but redone to suit its present purpose.
Torre San Francesco, across from hotel entrance, overlooking Tyrrhenean Sea. Mirror is for cars to see around the bend.
Torre San Francesco, across from hotel entrance, overlooking Tyrrhenean Sea. Mirror is for cars to see around the bend.		 Atrani - looking east from the front of the Hotel Luna Convento.
Atrani - looking east from the front of the Hotel Luna Convento.		 The front desk of the Hotel Luna Convento. The original (13th century) open air cloister is to the right.
The front desk of the Hotel Luna Convento. The original (13th century) open air cloister is to the right.
The dining room and breakfast area (including outdoor patio) of the Hotel Luna Convento.
The dining room and breakfast area (including outdoor patio) of the Hotel Luna Convento.		 Breakfast buffet at the Hotel Luna Convento. Big breakfast kept us going each day, but we didn't skip gelato.
Breakfast buffet at the Hotel Luna Convento. Big breakfast kept us going each day, but we didn't skip gelato.		 The bar at the Hotel Luna Convento
The bar at the Hotel Luna Convento
The original 13th century hotel cloister, supposedly founded by St. Francis of Assisi. Now a place to have a glass of wine.
The original 13th century hotel cloister, supposedly founded by St. Francis of Assisi. Now a place to have a glass of wine.		 Cloister & lemon trees. Lemons from area less sour than others - eaten like other fruit (but with salt to neutralize acidity).
Cloister & lemon trees. Lemons from area less sour than others - eaten like other fruit (but with salt to neutralize acidity).		 Judy having a glass of wine in the 13th century hotel cloister.
Judy having a glass of wine in the 13th century hotel cloister.
Lemon tree in cloister. Lemons grown on coast are more scented & less sour than lemons grown elsewhere - great for limoncello.
Lemon tree in cloister. Lemons grown on coast are more scented & less sour than lemons grown elsewhere - great for limoncello.		 Judy and Richard in the hotel cloister
Judy and Richard in the hotel cloister		 Our hotel room, facing the entrance
Our hotel room, facing the entrance
Our hotel room facing the patio.
Our hotel room facing the patio.		 Tower (and restaurant) from patio with telephoto setting. Fortification at least 500 years old - could even be from 13th cent.
Tower (and restaurant) from patio with telephoto setting. Fortification at least 500 years old - could even be from 13th cent.		 Tower and pool - looking west as seen from Atrani.
Tower and pool - looking west as seen from Atrani.
The hotel pool as seen from the road, next to the tower.
The hotel pool as seen from the road, next to the tower.		 The hotel pool as seen from the road, next to the tower. A telephoto setting was used.
The hotel pool as seen from the road, next to the tower. A telephoto setting was used.		 Judy at the pool.
Judy at the pool.
Judy relaxing - hotel pool. Our luggage was delayed for two days (mishap at the Paris airport), so she is not fully prepared.
Judy relaxing - hotel pool. Our luggage was delayed for two days (mishap at the Paris airport), so she is not fully prepared.		 Judy near the hotel pool. She was on her stomach on the left beach chair. The pool is the raised area to the left.
Judy near the hotel pool. She was on her stomach on the left beach chair. The pool is the raised area to the left.		 Judy near hotel pool. Another woman was topless (covered in yellow by me). I didn't notice until Judy told me - bad sign :-)
Judy near hotel pool. Another woman was topless (covered in yellow by me). I didn't notice until Judy told me - bad sign :-)
Judy near hotel pool, which is the raised area on the left. Topless woman was lying on her stomach. Atrani is in the background.
Judy near hotel pool, which is the raised area on the left. Topless woman was lying on her stomach. Atrani is in the background.		 We wanted to go for a swim in the Tyrrhenean Sea from this platform near the pool, but the water was too cold.
We wanted to go for a swim in the Tyrrhenean Sea from this platform near the pool, but the water was too cold.		 Tower and restaurant near hotel as seen from pool area. Tower at least 500 years old. Protected against pirates & invaders.
Tower and restaurant near hotel as seen from pool area. Tower at least 500 years old. Protected against pirates & invaders.
Looking east from the pool area toward Atrani.
Looking east from the pool area toward Atrani.		 Judy exploring near the pool area. View is toward the west.
Judy exploring near the pool area. View is toward the west.		 View from pool area looking west at sunset.
View from pool area looking west at sunset.
Judy and Richard having dinner at the restaurant in the guard tower. Amalfi is in the background.
Judy and Richard having dinner at the restaurant in the guard tower. Amalfi is in the background.		 We chose fish (the red Scorfano) from the daily catch for our dinner at the tower restaurant.
We chose fish (the red Scorfano) from the daily catch for our dinner at the tower restaurant.		 Amalfi in early evening light. Photo from the patio of our hotel room - telephoto setting.
Amalfi in early evening light. Photo from the patio of our hotel room - telephoto setting.
Amalfi in the morning from the patio of our hotel room.
Amalfi in the morning from the patio of our hotel room.		 Judy on the patio of our hotel room, catching a few rays.
Judy on the patio of our hotel room, catching a few rays.		 Cliffs and mountains in Amalfi. Photo taken from the patio of our hotel room.
Cliffs and mountains in Amalfi. Photo taken from the patio of our hotel room.
An early morning fisherman as seen from the patio of our hotel room.
An early morning fisherman as seen from the patio of our hotel room.		 Amalfi: Laundry hanging outside the adjacent house - common site in Italy. Photo from our patio.
Amalfi: Laundry hanging outside the adjacent house - common site in Italy. Photo from our patio.		 Judy after breakfast at the Hotel Luna Convento. Amalfi is in the background.
Judy after breakfast at the Hotel Luna Convento. Amalfi is in the background.
Traffic on narrow rode in front of hotel - requires skillful drivers. Outdoor hotel breakfast area on left. From our patio.
Traffic on narrow rode in front of hotel - requires skillful drivers. Outdoor hotel breakfast area on left. From our patio.		 Cars, scooters, pedestrians and a bus on the road in front of our hotel. Seen from our patio. Always fun to watch.
Cars, scooters, pedestrians and a bus on the road in front of our hotel. Seen from our patio. Always fun to watch.		 Typical traffic on the Amalfi Coast. A few inches often separate buses. Telephoto setting from our patio.
Typical traffic on the Amalfi Coast. A few inches often separate buses. Telephoto setting from our patio.
Road in front of our hotel. Traffic often chaotic on the Amalfi Coast. Telephoto setting from patio.
Road in front of our hotel. Traffic often chaotic on the Amalfi Coast. Telephoto setting from patio.		 Burro with supplies for the hotel. Burro proceeded up the steps to deliver them.
Burro with supplies for the hotel. Burro proceeded up the steps to deliver them.		 Steps used by burro (previous photo). Other supplies delivered via pulley shown here. Doors & elevators too small for supplies.
Steps used by burro (previous photo). Other supplies delivered via pulley shown here. Doors & elevators too small for supplies.
More heavy traffic near hotel. No sidewalks. Pedestrians a few feet or inches from oncoming cars, as I was taking this photo.
More heavy traffic near hotel. No sidewalks. Pedestrians a few feet or inches from oncoming cars, as I was taking this photo.		 Piazza Flavio Gioia and the beach in Amalfi as seen from our patio. Telephoto setting.
Piazza Flavio Gioia and the beach in Amalfi as seen from our patio. Telephoto setting.		 The beach in Amalfi. Small stones cover the beach. Beach chairs are a requirement for the uninitiated.
The beach in Amalfi. Small stones cover the beach. Beach chairs are a requirement for the uninitiated.
Amalfi and a structure on the mountaintop, as seen from the beach. People somehow built that structure on the mountaintop.
Amalfi and a structure on the mountaintop, as seen from the beach. People somehow built that structure on the mountaintop.		 From the beach: Arched structure is cemetery. Above it, Ziro's Tower (at least 500 years old). Umbrella Pine is to the right.
From the beach: Arched structure is cemetery. Above it, Ziro's Tower (at least 500 years old). Umbrella Pine is to the right.		 Ziro's Tower high above Amalfi. At least 500 years old. (13th cent?) Protection against pirates & invaders. Telephoto setting.
Ziro's Tower high above Amalfi. At least 500 years old. (13th cent?) Protection against pirates & invaders. Telephoto setting.
Street near Piazza Flavio Gioia. We ate at La Caravella Restaurant on the right side of the photo. It is partially seen here.
Street near Piazza Flavio Gioia. We ate at La Caravella Restaurant on the right side of the photo. It is partially seen here.		 Judy near Flavio Gioia statue - legendary Amalfi sailor supposedly invented compass (15th cent. legend). Piazza named after him.
Judy near Flavio Gioia statue - legendary Amalfi sailor supposedly invented compass (15th cent. legend). Piazza named after him.		 Main street off the Piazza Duomo. Local residents need pass to get cars into this area. See next photo for blowup.
Main street off the Piazza Duomo. Local residents need pass to get cars into this area. See next photo for blowup.
Low balcony (left): Da Gemma - we ate there. Traffic light (right) - one way traffic - 10 minute wait. Crop from previous photo.
Low balcony (left): Da Gemma - we ate there. Traffic light (right) - one way traffic - 10 minute wait. Crop from previous photo.		 Richard at Fountain of St. Andrew (1760) on Piazza Duomo. St. Andrew: fishermen saint and joint patron saint of the Amalfi Coast
Richard at Fountain of St. Andrew (1760) on Piazza Duomo. St. Andrew: fishermen saint and joint patron saint of the Amalfi Coast		 Judy at store. Giant lemons selling for 16 euros. Lemons grown on terraces on cliffs all along Amalfi Coast since the 15th c.
Judy at store. Giant lemons selling for 16 euros. Lemons grown on terraces on cliffs all along Amalfi Coast since the 15th c.
Richard drinking at St. Andrew's Fountain. Water from woman's breast - not sexual - everyone belongs to the church.
Richard drinking at St. Andrew's Fountain. Water from woman's breast - not sexual - everyone belongs to the church.		 Judy in front of her favorite gelato store, Gelateria Porto Salvo. Trust her judgment; she is an expert :--)
Judy in front of her favorite gelato store, Gelateria Porto Salvo. Trust her judgment; she is an expert :--)		 Duomo from 10th century but later altered - named in honor of St. Andrew. Bell tower (campanile) from 12th & 13th centuries.
Duomo from 10th century but later altered - named in honor of St. Andrew. Bell tower (campanile) from 12th & 13th centuries.
Top of bell tower - from the 12th and 13th centuries. Has Moorish features.
Top of bell tower - from the 12th and 13th centuries. Has Moorish features.		 Hung laundry & potted flowers near Duomo. Laundry & potted flowers are so common in Italy as to seem somewhat symbolic.
Hung laundry & potted flowers near Duomo. Laundry & potted flowers are so common in Italy as to seem somewhat symbolic.		 Judy on the steps of the Duomo with the Piazza Duomo in the background. Steps were modified in the 13th century.
Judy on the steps of the Duomo with the Piazza Duomo in the background. Steps were modified in the 13th century.
The nave and high alter of the Duomo. Baroque style. Wooden crucifix from the 13th cent. and paintings from the 18th cent.
The nave and high alter of the Duomo. Baroque style. Wooden crucifix from the 13th cent. and paintings from the 18th cent.		 This list of newborn babies is at the back of the Duomo. The love of children permeates Italy.
This list of newborn babies is at the back of the Duomo. The love of children permeates Italy.		 Judy in, The Cloister of Paradise, (13th c.). Cloister attached to Duomo. Moorish style. Was a necropolis for aristocracy.
Judy in, "The Cloister of Paradise," (13th c.). Cloister attached to Duomo. Moorish style. Was a necropolis for aristocracy.
Bell tower (12th&13th centuries) seen from, The Cloister of Paradise. Lower part Romanesque. Upper part Moorish.
Bell tower (12th&13th centuries) seen from, "The Cloister of Paradise." Lower part Romanesque. Upper part Moorish.		 In Cloister of Paradise. Roman & medieval archeological remains. Top left, arched piece is a medieval mosaic from the Duomo.
In "Cloister of Paradise." Roman & medieval archeological remains. Top left, arched piece is a medieval mosaic from the Duomo.		 The Crucifixion, (14th c.): Fresco by Roberto d'Oderisio in the small, Chapel of Crucifixion. (13th & 14th cent. )
"The Crucifixion," (14th c.): Fresco by Roberto d'Oderisio in the small, "Chapel of Crucifixion." (13th & 14th cent. )
Basilica of the Crucifix. Original church from the 9th century - now a museum. Attached to the Duomo.
"Basilica of the Crucifix." Original church from the 9th century - now a museum. Attached to the Duomo.		 St. Andrew's Crypt (13th c.): His remains brought here during Crusades (1206) because of Amalfi's importance & wealth then.
St. Andrew's Crypt (13th c.): His remains brought here during Crusades (1206) because of Amalfi's importance & wealth then.		 St. Andrew: Bronze statue (16th c.). St. Andrew's remains here include back of his head. Pope moved face to Greece.
St. Andrew: Bronze statue (16th c.). St. Andrew's remains here include back of his head. Pope moved face to Greece.
Steps to a street
Steps to a street		 Steps to a passageway
Steps to a passageway		 A passageway
A passageway
A red apartment with a wooden model of Amalfi. Model is historical showing Amalfi as it used to be.
A red apartment with a wooden model of Amalfi. Model is historical showing Amalfi as it used to be.		 A street and surrounding mountains
A street and surrounding mountains		 Street scene: The boys are pitching coins against the wall.
Street scene: The boys are pitching coins against the wall.
Surrounding mountains as seen from a street
Surrounding mountains as seen from a street		 A street and surrounding mountains
A street and surrounding mountains		 The lower structure on the left is the Paper Museum (Museo della Carta), in a 14th century paper mill.
The lower structure on the left is the Paper Museum (Museo della Carta), in a 14th century paper mill.
Richard in front of the Paper Museum (The building was a 14th century paper mill.)
Richard in front of the Paper Museum (The building was a 14th century paper mill.)		 Judy inside the Paper Museum. People in Amalfi learned how to make cotton paper from the Arabs in the 12th century.
Judy inside the Paper Museum. People in Amalfi learned how to make cotton paper from the Arabs in the 12th century.		 First, cotton rags were pulverized by wooden mallets - split the fibers - 14th century wooden machines (left).
First, cotton rags were pulverized by wooden mallets - split the fibers - 14th century wooden machines (left).
14th cent. machines to pulverize rags. Driven by power (small waterfall) from Canneto River, using a water wheel seen here.
14th cent. machines to pulverize rags. Driven by power (small waterfall) from Canneto River, using a water wheel seen here.		 By 17 c., had metal machines: Cotton rags pulverized in tub (above steps) by metal wheel powered by water wheel.
By 17 c., had metal machines: Cotton rags pulverized in tub (above steps) by metal wheel powered by water wheel.		 Pulverized cotton rags then put in vat of water. Cotton amalgamated with water and collected on a filter as seen here.
Pulverized cotton rags then put in vat of water. Cotton amalgamated with water and collected on a filter as seen here.
Then cotton paper was produced & collected on the drum (background) of this machine. Powered by a water wheel (left side).
Then cotton paper was produced & collected on the drum (background) of this machine. Powered by a water wheel (left side).		 Closer look at the machine to produce roll of paper: The paper was then cut to size by the saw-like tool in the foreground.
Closer look at the machine to produce roll of paper: The paper was then cut to size by the saw-like tool in the foreground.		 Press (18 c.) used to eliminate water residue from sheets of paper. (Watermarks often on sheets - from filter used earlier.)
Press (18 c.) used to eliminate water residue from sheets of paper. (Watermarks often on sheets - from filter used earlier.)
Paper dried outdoors on branches (shown here) but not in sun which turned paper yellow. Whole process today is similar.
Paper dried outdoors on branches (shown here) but not in sun which turned paper yellow. Whole process today is similar.		 Richard in front of Paper Museum. Small waterfall (not shown) is behind the fence & powered paper making machines.
Richard in front of Paper Museum. Small waterfall (not shown) is behind the fence & powered paper making machines.		 House and waterfall
House and waterfall
Up the steps is the entrance to Zaccaria Restaurant where we had dinner - between Amalfi & Atrani
Up the steps is the entrance to Zaccaria Restaurant where we had dinner - between Amalfi & Atrani		 Judy in a passageway
Judy in a passageway		 Houses
Houses
We often sat outside this snack food place on the Piazza Duomo to people-watch.
We often sat outside this snack food place on the Piazza Duomo to people-watch.		 Judy and Richard having lemon granitas and doing some people-watching on the Piazza Duomo. Rare for Judy not to have espresso.
Judy and Richard having lemon granitas and doing some people-watching on the Piazza Duomo. Rare for Judy not to have espresso.		 Teenagers at the beach after school.
Teenagers at the beach after school.
Teenagers fishing on the pier after school.
Teenagers fishing on the pier after school.		 A passageway.
A passageway.		 A passageway and houses. A satellite dish hangs on the white wall to the right - seems out of place here.
A passageway and houses. A satellite dish hangs on the white wall to the right - seems out of place here.
Grocery store where we bought snacks, soda and wine to take back to our hotel room.
Grocery store where we bought snacks, soda and wine to take back to our hotel room.		 Judy shopping at the grocery store.
Judy shopping at the grocery store.		 An entrance near the grocery store.
An entrance near the grocery store.
Judy helping the chef prepare a meal at Da Gemma Restaurant where we ate dinner.
Judy "helping" the chef prepare a meal at Da Gemma Restaurant where we ate dinner.		 Dinner at Da Gemma Restaurant overlooking Via Lorenzo d'Amalfi, Amalfi's main street.
Dinner at Da Gemma Restaurant overlooking Via Lorenzo d'Amalfi, Amalfi's main street.		 Celebration of St. Rita seen from Da Gemma Restaurant. St. Rita (14th-15th c.) known as the, Saint of the impossible.
Celebration of St. Rita seen from Da Gemma Restaurant. St. Rita (14th-15th c.) known as the, "Saint of the impossible."
Procession (mainly women) for Saint Rita. Almost eveyone in town belongs to the church except for some Jehovah's Witnesses.
Procession (mainly women) for Saint Rita. Almost eveyone in town belongs to the church except for some Jehovah's Witnesses.		 Feast of St. Rita (May 22): She is most meaningful to women and to those with heavy burdens to bear.
Feast of St. Rita (May 22): She is most meaningful to women and to those with heavy burdens to bear.		 Da Gemma Restaurant: Photo taken after we had dinner there.
Da Gemma Restaurant: Photo taken after we had dinner there.
Judy finishing off the night with a gelato.
Judy finishing off the night with a gelato.		 Amalfi at night from our patio. Amalfi was a major maritime power, rivaling Genoa and Venice, from the 9th to 11th centuries.
Amalfi at night from our patio. Amalfi was a major maritime power, rivaling Genoa and Venice, from the 9th to 11th centuries.		 A closer view of Piazza Flavio Gioia at night from the patio of our hotel room (telephoto setting).
A closer view of Piazza Flavio Gioia at night from the patio of our hotel room (telephoto setting).
Panorama & Judy's back: Click on thumbnail. Then click on original below this caption. Then use scroll bars (bottom & right).
Panorama & Judy's back: Click on thumbnail. Then click on "original" below this caption. Then use scroll bars (bottom & right).

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Tiffany 04-Dec-2007 23:20
I have visited these places in person. Your photos are better than anything I have seen on the web. You very talented!
Thank you
Greg 23-Mar-2007 18:36
Excellent photos! Do you recommend Caravella?
Lynne Sabatini-Niknabard 28-Jun-2006 00:23
Hi Judy and Richard, I stumbled on your website, attracted to the word "Amalfi". It's a place I've been dreaming about for many years. I thoroughly enjoyed your pictures, and if I may never get there, you have helped me to know Amalfi a little bit. Thank you.

P.S. You two look very happy together. You are so fortunate!
Jen 20-Apr-2005 19:35
Hi Richard,
We loved your photos!
We are getting married in the Hotel Luna next year. How was the weather when you were there in May? We want the Luna tower for our reception but are worried it may be too cold in April / May.
Thanks, Jen and Dave
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