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October 5th 2013
Published: October 19th 2013
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The rain that threatened yesterday arrived during the night, and we woke to wet, dreary weather. But given our limited time on the Amalfi Coast, we felt we had to do SOMEthing today, and our room's atmosphere isn't exactly conducive to just "hanging out", so opted for the destination that offered the most possible indoor activities--Amalfi, about 30 minutes away by bus. By the time we'... Read Full Entry



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Amalfi Paper Museum: Earliest Method of Making Paper PulpAmalfi Paper Museum: Earliest Method of Making Paper Pulp
Amalfi Paper Museum: Earliest Method of Making Paper Pulp
Fabric remnants were beaten into pulp in these mortar and pestle "machines"
Basket of Rags and Rolling CutterBasket of Rags and Rolling Cutter
Basket of Rags and Rolling Cutter
Slightly more advanced, as cutter was harnessed to a water wheel to rotate it over fabric and water in the basin.
Pulp Becoming PaperPulp Becoming Paper
Pulp Becoming Paper
The pulpy water is transferred to a basin, where each sheet's worth of pulp was lifted out by hand on a screen.
Sandy's Finished ProductSandy's Finished Product
Sandy's Finished Product
More "Modern" Equipment for Same ProcessMore "Modern" Equipment for Same Process
More "Modern" Equipment for Same Process
Paper PressPaper Press
Paper Press
Paper was removed from screen, dried, then flattened
Arsenale, Medival Shipyard, AmalfiArsenale, Medival Shipyard, Amalfi
Arsenale, Medival Shipyard, Amalfi
Artist's Rendering of Shipbuilding at the ArsenaleArtist's Rendering of Shipbuilding at the Arsenale
Artist's Rendering of Shipbuilding at the Arsenale
Daily Gelato Takes the Sting Out of Waiting for the BusDaily Gelato Takes the Sting Out of Waiting for the Bus
Daily Gelato Takes the Sting Out of Waiting for the Bus
View of Coast from Bus WindowView of Coast from Bus Window
View of Coast from Bus Window
Dramatic Sunset Over PraianoDramatic Sunset Over Praiano
Dramatic Sunset Over Praiano
...courtesy of the clouds
Arancini (Rice Balls) AppetizersArancini (Rice Balls) Appetizers
Arancini (Rice Balls) Appetizers
at La Strada in Praiano, which we enjoyed, along with the most incredible stuffed zucchini flowers!
Dave's Seafood RisottoDave's Seafood Risotto
Dave's Seafood Risotto
We all enjoyed our pastas...
Sandy's Spaghetti with Anchovies and Cherry TomatoesSandy's Spaghetti with Anchovies and Cherry Tomatoes
Sandy's Spaghetti with Anchovies and Cherry Tomatoes
Handmade Pasta with Shrimp and LemonHandmade Pasta with Shrimp and Lemon
Handmade Pasta with Shrimp and Lemon
...so good!



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