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I went by boat to Amalfi and spent the morning walking through the streets. My first view of this town from the ferry was amazing. The rocky shoreline, abundance of trees and architectural style are typical of all the small towns and villages you can see along the coast.
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From Amalfi, I took a bus to Sorrento where I stayed for a few days. The road winds through the hills, up, down, up again. The towns look as though someone has sprinkled the houses down the slopes. I got off the bus here and there in order to have a better look around some of the villages.
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Another view of the coast. There are numerous small bays, but due to rocks, there are not many places suitable for swimming or boating. I took the bus to Sorrento and stayed there for several days before heading back to Naples. There is a lovely beach there, below the ruins of some ancient buildings.
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Books about Amalfi from Amazon.com
Amalfi : Italy's Divine Coast
by Rosario Bonavoglia (Photographer), Assunta Cuozzo, Philip Rogosky (Translator)
Stretching along the Mediterranean Sea from Sorrento to Positano, the Amalfi coast is one of the
most famous yet hard-to-reach seaside destinations in Italy. Isolated from the mainland by
mountains, this unforgettable coast is accessible only by one road along jagged cliffs that plunge
3,000 feet into the sea.
With this colorful book, photographer Rosario Bonavoglia takes us on an adventurous ride through
the winding passages and ravines above the seacoast to ten different towns, including Positano
and Ravello as well as Vietri and Cetara. His photographs capture breathtaking views of the
seacoast, regional charm, and local architectural wonders. Renowned art historian Assunta Cuozzo
recounts the history, traditions, and details that make these towns so remarkable.
Living, Studying and Working in Italy : Everything You Need to Know to Fulfill Your Dreams of Living
Abroad
Here is the essential companion guide to Italy that answers all your questions about living there
and tells you, step-by-step, how to accomplish what you've always dreamed of doing - whether it's
taking summer language courses, teaching English, volunteering on an archaeological dig, or
starting a business. Written by two seasoned expatriates and packed with candid insider's tips
and practical, up-to-date information for travelers of any age. Living, Studying, and Working in
Italy is an indispensable book that shows you what to do - and what not to do - to make your
experience in Italy as comfortable and rewarding ... read more
The acclaimed Berlitz Pocket Guides are packed with a world of information. Each guide is carefully
researched, fun to read, and easy to use. Whether planning a trip to Naples, Capri and the Amalfi
Coast for business or pleasure, this guide will help you get the most from your trip. Includes the
latest recommendations for hotels, restaurants, shopping, sports, festivals, and night life.
Naples : The City and Its Famous Bay, Capri, Sorrento, Ischia, and the Amalfi Coast Down to Salerno
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