For all you “White Lotus” fans, we are in Taormina, the “Pearl of the Mediterranean,” and loving it! The show (second season) was filmed in the stunning clifftop San Domenico Palace, a former 14th century monastery with views of the Mount Etna volcano, now a Four Seasons hotel. The white lotus flower is known to… read more

We have been in Salerno longer than anticipated but are finally off, meandering further south down the coast of Italy. Our weather has been favorable, the days continue to get longer and warmer, and we have had bouts of wind enabling us to sail, not just noisily motor sail. We are traveling between five to… read more

Leaving the mayhem of Positano behind, we have anchored in Salerno. Unlike other areas of the Almafi coast, Salerno’s mountains are not as sheared, but instead covered in thick vegetation. Salerno is the second largest city in the region after Naples. One reason we have stopped is to put the boat into a marina for… read more

We are moored in Positano and I am thrilled! This adventure has long been on my bucket list and it has not disappointed. The area is populated with boats of all shapes and sizes, so a water taxi service is used to get you to the main town dock versus using a private dinghy. Our… read more