| Page Views: 31,726 Last Visit to Positano: September, 2002 | Up at the Villa by Geisha_Girl - last update: Mar 31, 2003 |
The Talented Mr. Masseuse | Truly doesn't seem quite real while you're there |
It's amazing how this trip to the Amalfi Coast evolved from a simple visit to a charismatic masseuse in London. All I remember was that his name was James. He was a traveler who followed the "surf." He had those crystal blue eyes and the miracle hands of a Greek god.
As he worked his magic down my vertabrae, we discussed our world travel experiences. I mentioned how I just came back from Northern Italy and how I was studying the Italian language. He asked if I had ever been to the Amalfi Coast.........this region was unfamiliar to me at the time. I knew Capri and Naples but never heard of Positano, Ravello, Ischia.
He said I MUST visit this area. It was where they had filmed those beach scenes in the film, "The Talented Mr. Ripley." I remember the film and how I wondered where that spectacular area was.
The beauty about traveling is that you can meet a person for just a few minutes and they can have an impact on you that lasts a lifetime. I left the spa with a body melted like "buttah" and a brand new goal.
I must get to the Amalfi Coast!
6 months later, I am achieving this goal and I'm taking my crew with me.
I look forward to hanging with my "amici," fabulous dinner parties at home, sailing the blue coastal waters, and NO TAN LINES!!
I think I'll send James the masseuse a postcard from the villa........ |
|  | No words can clearly define the beauty of Positano and the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Hopefully my pictures will. I tried to capture every essence of the lively character of these breathtaking towns and the spirit of our experience during our 2 week stay there.
They say that how far we travel in life matters far less than the memories we collect along the way. I will forever have the fondest memories of Positano.
John Steinbeck once wrote:
"Positano bites deep. It is a dream that isn't quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you are gone." |
A Passion for Positano It is true that "It just keeps getting better and better".............but it will be hard to imagine how it can get any better than this. | | | Another night out in Positano |
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| Pros: | "The town captivates you at every angle and the locals treat you like royalty" | | Cons: | "None. None at all......." | | In A Nutshell: | "It truly is La Dolce Vita" |
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StumpTim Tue Oct 13, 2009 21:34 UTC
wow - we had a very similar trip to Positano - rented villa, rent a boat , eat well and live large - its a wonderful place - thanks for sharing | iandsmith Tue Oct 13, 2009 21:09 UTC
Totally agree with you about the Blue Grotto but I was wondering how al fresco dining at Amalfi could be considered "off the beaten path"? | mvtouring Tue Apr 24, 2007 06:22 UTC
The amalfi coast is truly amazing and I loved visiting it too. Great page you have here ;-) | willy_wonka Wed Sep 20, 2006 06:58 UTC
who cares about my little brother. i want one for MYSELF! its all about me dammit! :) i see mirrr is already excited about positano. ive already planned around august for it :) |
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