Yesterday we walked the 'path of the gods', a strikingly beautiful four hour stroll along the side of the mountains which verge on the Amalfi coast.
We took a bus up the 700 metre climb to Bomerone, and then walked north to Noccello, and down to the outskirts of Positano.
While the walking was not difficult, it took the best part of four hours, and left me at least feeling stiff and sore, especially in my calves, the result of the climb down I suspect.
I wont go on with the superlatives. Anyone interested can google the walk. I certainly felt it was a fantastic experience, stupendous views, and very enjoyable to boot.
A small and late lunch in Positano, anther nerve wracking bus ride back to Amalfi, a shower, rest and then dinner in an extremely good local restaurant, da Gemma, which specialises in the local cuisine. I had a provolone mousse on a bed of tomato and mushrooms for starters, and a rich and slow cooked veal pasta dish for mains. No dessert, though they looked very tempting. Boronia had roasted octopus for starters and lamb cutlets for mains. The wine was a local Ravello white, named the 'nectar of the gods'. I couldn't go past it given the days activities.
A short walk around the back streets of Amalfi, and then home along the sea shore, capped a tremendous day.
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