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Positano


Our first stop in Positano was at a look out point where you could see the whole town. There were a couple of vendors up there that were selling touristy goods and lemon everything. They have the biggest lemons I've ever seen in Positano. I have no idea how they grow so big! 





The town was really cute from up high, all the buildings are white and light colors except for a few bright colored ones. The water is gorgeous over here too. So blue and so clear!


 









Oh what a good boyfriend taking photos for older couples.

Our next stop was where we walked down through the town to the harbor. We had a few hours on our own to shop, grab lunch and explore before we had to meet with Aldo at the dock to take the boat to Amalfi.


The Islands of Sirenuse where the mythological Mermaids used to live and eat sailors! Scary. I kept Kyle close by my side the rest of the day!


We seriously got so lucky with weather today, look how beautiful it is outside! Kyle was also in a way better mood than the last time we tried coming out here because he didn't have to drive. We seriously applauded the bus driver because those roads aren't easy.



Mom this wisteria is for you, they grow it everywhere and its in bloom and so beautiful! The smell is amazing too. I could live here, way better than Naples!


Bay of Positano 


There was this adorable store that we walked by that I had to stop in because they sold aprons! And  yes of course, I had to buy one. The one I bought is made out of this beautiful lace and chiffon with hand embroidery on it, very delicate I love it! Since lemons are the theme of all the cities in the Province of Salerno, of course Positano would be full of them. There were lemon shops everywhere full of lemoncello, lemon painted dishes and soaps, you name it they had it and there was a lemon on it. After we walked around the shops a bit we made it down to the harbor and ate at Chez Black, this cute little restaurant on the beach. Kyle got the lobster pasta and I had the gnocchi. We got Pina Coladas too since we were on the beach and trying to live it up resort style! Kyle got a cute little bib since his meal came with lobster. We were so full after an Italian nap sounded good. 










After lunch we went and sat out on the dock to wait for Aldo and the boat. There were these two terrier puppies that were having so much fun playing in the water and jumping off the dock. Kyle was in love with them and wanted to take them home.






 

Their beach is very rocky with little sand. I put my feet in the water and it was pretty cold too! It didn't stop the tourists though, who were spread out all along the beach soaking up the beautiful weather.








Aldo is preparing us for what is going to happen next. We are going to take the boat to Amalfi and then have about an hour and 30 minutes to explore before we had to meet back at the bus. Kyle and I were in love with Positano we didn't want to go over to Amalfi!

 

♥ Mae
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Location: Positano Province of Salerno, Italy

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