A fascinating ceramic piece at this Positano restaurant, Casa e Bottega.
Casa e Bottega – a head
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Another view – Via Pastiniello
This view is seen when you get to the top of Via Pastiniello, and turn to look toward another set of stairs going down. A mere 100 steps up from the top of my (130) stairs.
da Ferdinando’s
Enjoyed several hours on several days at this welcoming, relaxing restaurant on Fornillo beach.
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To have some fresh zucchini, maybe you can just pick it off the vine here! 
While sitting here, we could watch the planes land on the sea to fill up with water, then leave to put out more wildfires in the mountains.
Casa e Bottega = Yum!
Yesterday, we ate at a most delightful restaurant. On the main street, right on the way home, is Casa e Bottega. A restaurant/juice bar. A unique variety of accessories are displayed, and the color theme is white, with many shades of blue throughout. Although colorful ceramic planters like the one sketched here add a funky feel and keep you from being too calm with all the blues!
Our meals were a feast for the eyes and palate, and we each bought a juice to have for breakfast the next morning.
Pretty sure I’ll be sketching more of their decor to share!
Positano mountain top view
A work in progress in my new concertina sketchbook, a gift from a visiting friend. (I tried to post on instagram, but it seems iMovie music is not copyright free, which is weird.)
Anyway, here is a short video with my inklines. This is the view from my terrace. It starts north of Positano. Then Montepertuso, Nocelle and the city of Praiano is at the very end.
Note that the elevation difference required me to start at the top again towards the end!
Positano view – mountains to the north
This is one of the views of the mountains from my terrace. (I know it’s not MY terrace, but let’s pretend for now!)
I hope to complete all the mountain top views from here to Praiano, which is as far as you can see up the coast. (from my terrace!)
Started this one yesterday, finished adding color today.
Positano – first day solo – I spy a lizard
Here’s how I spent my first day alone here: woke up with grandiose plans to walk, sketch and organize. Instead, I woke up, had 2 pots of coffee while I “relaxed”, fed the creatures, relaxed some more, ate some lunch (yes, by then it was that late!) then showered, washed and hung out a few clothes, and moved my stuff to another room, where I will stay the rest of the month.
My plans to sketch any part of the fantastic view came to an abrupt stop when I spied this little guy on the living room ceiling! 
Since I kept staring at this lizard, I figured I might as well sketch him.
Will he stay up there? Will he jump down? Do I make friends with him (of course it could be a she) or do I gently assist his exit?
This is new to me, and I appreciate any ideas on what to do next. And no, leaving is not an option! I am caretaking a pair of furry friends, so I’m here for the duration.
Positano 2014…and 2015 trip clues for you
Back in March 2014, I was in Positano, you may have seen my post before.
But, I just went through my sketchbook and found several sketches that weren’t scanned in.
On a different subject and a different trip:
A little clue about an upcoming trip I’ll be taking – it is titled “Blue boats beneath golden ramparts.”
And, surprise – one of my Italy sketches last year was of their blue boats! Coincidence?
Clue #2 – the trip won’t be in Europe! Hehe, more clues will follow!
Meanwhile, enjoy these from Positano…
View from the bar
Positano view from the beach
Positano – charming street view
Positano – mountain profile
Positano laundry
Positano blue boats
Much better!
Arrived yesterday to pouring rain! Luigi said he’d talk to “someone up there” about getting sun, and this is the view out my door first thing this morning!
Thank you Luigi!
