Colorful buildings rolled down the cliffs like spilt paint in Positano, a quaint little vacation town along the Amalfi Coast. This little town became a popular place for posh celebrities and famous writers to get away and enjoy a fantasy world of serene, turquoise water, and lots of charm. We were so glad we took two different day trips out here, because there is so much to see, and the first day we came out when it was pouring rain. Day two was just gorgeous. The rain had cleared up, and the skies were clear, the air was crisp, and the light was just gorgeous for pictures. This one above was taken on day two at about 9am when the sun wasn't quite harsh yet. We rolled into town at the perfect time, because just an hour later the sun was very bright. I hear during the Summer this place can be very hot and bustling with tourists, so I suggest if you ever make it out, come during the off season, even if it's rainy, as it was incredibly serene when we were there.
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| Little lemoncello shops, boutiques, cafe's, and restaurants dotted the narrow windy walkways. I loved the bright colors and yummy smells. |
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| We thought this was a museum or public castle, it ended up being a private house. How amazing would it be to live here!! |
We were getting hungry hiking up and down the cliffs along the water, so we went on yelp to find a good place to eat, and discovered not many restaurants around here were on yelp. We chanced this little place called the Dark Wine Bar, because one of the ladies we met there recommended it. We were so glad we did! There were only about 4 tables inside, and the owner was incredibly personable. He was so friendly and attentive to us, and I can't tell you how heavenly the food was. Stephen and I learned while we were there that meatballs and spaghetti is not a traditional dish in Southern Italy, that it's mostly just something Americans do. However this man happened to have it on the menu, and let me tell you, it was the best spaghetti and meatballs we've ever had. He did an incredible job even though it's not a traditional dish for that particular area. We should have ordered what they normally do best in hindsight, because if this was good, I can't imagine how good everything else was on that menu.
This dish below was a Fettuccini with carmalized onions and a balsamic and red wine reduction. The tip of my tongue just danced from the sweetness of the onions and red wine when I ate it. Not too oily, and the noodles were cooked perfectly al dente, which I know from experience is so hard to get just right every time. I asked to get his picture to put on my blog, but he did not want it. He doesn't want any fame or recognition, as we loves keeping his place quaint and personable. You can tell he is so passionate about his craft, and loves what he does. Such a wonderful concept; doing what we love without becoming money or face hungry.
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