Staring out into the Mediterranean I am mesmerized sitting here on the terrace of Montemare Hotel in Positano. Its late afternoon and the warm Mediterranean sun beams down on me. I almost burst out singing that old classic ‘O Sole Mio’. Okay I won’t get carried away but with such a setting it’s understandable where the inspiration for that eternal classic came from.
Finally, a moment to myself to sit quietly, inhale and enjoy the views of the Gulf of Salerno. I can’t imagine ever tiring of such a view. I’m too tired and don’t have the patience to try and describe the dramatic splendour of Positano. Rising sharply from the sea no words can do its beauty justice. Fragrant lemons trees dot the streets and narrow alleyways.
Roma, Napoli, Pozzuoli, Pompei and Positano, it’s been a hectic, tiring pace since leaving Nice 12 days ago. In hindsight we could probably have done without Positano. As wonderful as it’s been, we have had our fill of churches, roman ruins, museums and all the other places that bring tourists to these cities. We are all looking forward to getting back to Nice and our routines. I’m looking forward to getting back on the bike and burning off all the carbs I’ve consumed.
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