Italian Flowers and Gardens

In the last of my themed posts of our trip to Italy last month a collection of photographs from the Villa Cimbrone and the Villa Rufolo in Ravello, a collage of flowers seen in Positano and the gardens next to the ruins of Pompeii.

The Villa Cimbrone is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Turn a corner and you'll discover wonderful vistas and beautiful statues.

Left:Flora - Goddess of Flowers
Centre: David with the head of Goliath at his feet
Right: Leda with swan

The Tea Room,  

Sun dial

Lost to a world in which I crave no part
I sit alone and commune with my heart
Pleased with my little corner of the earth
Glad that I came not sorry to depart.

Palm trees grow close to the Pozzo, (well) Villa Rufolo

The 19thc Giardino, Villa Rufolo.

Gardens at Pompeii

Everywhere you look in Positano you find beautiful flowers,
 growing in tubs, baskets and flower boxes.

Arriverderci from the beautiful Amalfi coast of Italy.

Duomo di Sant' Andrea, Amalfi.

Piazza Duomo fountain

The most memorable part of our day in Amalfi was our visit to the Duomo di Sant' Andrea, despite having to climb up 62 steps to reach it.

The 11th century Chiostro (cloister) del Paradiso 

Once inside you are immediately captivated by the peace and serenity of the Cloister of Paradise.

The sections of the passageway walls reveal some of the original mosiac tiles, stucco and intricate doorways.

Built in the early 1200's the Cathedral crypt holds the relics of St Andrew, the patron saint of Amalfi, Scotland and Russia.

The Arab influenced exterior of St Andrews Cathedral, Amalfi.

Positano update - the rest of the story.

We've had three wonderful excursions this week.

Monday - Amalfi, by ferry boat.

Tuesday - Pompeii 

Wednesday - Ravello 

both with our wonderful, handsome, young driver Vittorio!

As you can imagine

 I have many more photographs to sift through and prepare 

to share with you.

In the meantime (because you asked !) some photographs of the inside of le botticelle.

The cliff wall is a feature (!)
on the other side is the wine cellar.

Our makeshift bar -
g&t anyone?

the in room jacuzzi (!)

tiles plastered into the walls
 are a common feature in buildings along the Amalfi coast

In my previous post I shared some photographs of the latest Positano fashions.

I didn't buy a dress or skirt but I did fall for two lovely scarves, made in Positano. 

Perfect accessories for a summery outfit 

which will add a little Italian style to my look.

ciao!