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Position Position Positano... the path of the gods goes this way
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Day 3 of the Intrepid Amalfi Coast Walk Hike and Boat Tour was all about the most famous walk, and most famous town in the area. Using a starting point of Agerola our morning was to take us as far as was possible on the Path of the Gods. Unfortunately landslides the year before had actually closed the official path for hikers to take it all the way Positano. Or well definitely officially according to the guiding association to which our guide was registered and affiliated dearly. Alas there were some unofficial guides taking their guests further and perhaps through even though it was illegal and unsafe. Intrepid obviously adhered to the rules. I'm sure in the very least it makes sure the insurance is covered.
As a result of the change our walk took in the upper reaches of the Path of the Gods until we reached a viewing point looking towards Positano. From there we backtracked and headed down to a monastery overlooking i believe Praiano to then walk right down into the town to catch a bus over to Positano. Considering how many stairs we still did I'm sure we didn't miss out on walking much. Plus the stop at the monastery was quaint. The caretaker walks up everyday from the town take open the church and in return is allowed a small concession to sell drinks to the passing foot traffic of which number only a couple dozen a day. It's just too far up the hill and away from the beach I guess to become a real attraction.
Anyway after being squeezed onto a local bus we were shuttled into Positano for a mere hour and a half of free time to walk the streets and even experience the beach. Fortunately the weather decided about and hour into the time to break the heavens open with a quick summer storm. One to clear the beach of tourists. Strange it was to see all these water worshippers scared by water from the sky huddled under and awning available. The weather did though make for a very packed ferry on our journey to Amalfi our base for the rest of the tour. Yes it was smart selection to pick a tour with limited stops and a central base. So much time saved not packing and moving every day.
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Anyway after being squeezed onto a local bus we were shuttled into Positano for a mere hour and a half of free time to walk the streets and even experience the beach. Fortunately the weather decided about and hour into the time to break the heavens open with a quick summer storm. One to clear the beach of tourists. Strange it was to see all these water worshippers scared by water from the sky huddled under and awning available. The weather did though make for a very packed ferry on our journey to Amalfi our base for the rest of the tour. Yes it was smart selection to pick a tour with limited stops and a central base. So much time saved not packing and moving every day.
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