I'm no Slim Aarons but it's easy to be inspired.
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I’m no Slim Aarons but it’s easy to be inspired.
Glorious Amalfi is alive and well after months of closures and uncertainty. This glistening jewel is awake and treating her visitors with love and lavished attention. The narrow roads snaking around the hillsides are quieter and the cobalt seas free from lingering cruise ships. Visitors are in the majority Italian with an occasional smattering of French or German to be heard. We are so fortunate in Europe to be able to travel to various countries relatively easily and safely. We took advantage and spent a few precious days in Amalfi last week.

They have become treasured. Those languid lazy days of sunshine and relaxation we once took so for granted; I did. Living with Europe on the doorstep made me like that – I can’t deny – travelling was easy and accessible. A long weekend or a mini-break here and there was the norm. Now, all that feels very different and I have never before appreciated a break in the same way.

There is something about Italy and the Italians that nurtures and welcomes like no other country. It can be shambolic and especially if we compare it to the formality and structure of France but that is really the charm. It’s different.

And isn’t that the beauty" And who needs to choose" There is certainly enough fabulousnes...