After a lot of thought I ended up with ‘Q’ for queen. Well, not exactly, ‘Q’ for queen was the first word that came to my mind but, I didn’t want to write about the monarchy too many people have done that already. My queen is the queen of the Amalfi coast line, Positano. We were there for a day and a half during the Easter weekend. Other than occasional moments of drenching rain, that were spent trudging up winding hill roads in search of our hotel with a sea view and private terrace, we quite enjoyed the quaint town on the top of a hill. I am glad it wasn’t sunny, I can’t imagine trekking down to the beach at sea level in the heat!

The clouds descend on Positano
The clouds descend on Positano
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Before the time of Facebook check-ins, people checked in on real walls. John Steinbeck was here…
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Before attempting the climb up the hill
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If you are not shopping, eating and the sun is not shining, you play…
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The tiny two seaters were everywhere
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Quaint shops are the best and the shopkeeper always looks uninterested and busy with his/her own thing. They never call for customers!
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When it rains you glide up and down the high street and shop. I couldn’t because the shops are all boutiques and quite expensive. Top picks are: linen clothes and ceramics.
Positano in the night
Positano in the night
Bellini and Rossini at La Zagara
Bellini and Rossini at La Zagara
The room with a view at Pensione Maria Luisa
The room with a view at Pensione Maria Luisa
Gothic setting
Gothic setting
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Not warm enough for a dip but dry enough to sit
Not warm enough for a dip but dry enough to sit
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