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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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So 2020 was a bad year for most. And well travel was made near impossible thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic. All of my international plans for the year were left in ruins. Fortunately Australia had been somewhat protected from the virus spread. We gradually came out from our lock down slumber to allow domestic tourism. So with international travel helplessly just a dream I returned to domestic tourism beyond that of weekends away and city stays for AFL football viewing. Western Australia was the destination of choice. It made sense for a trip in the peak of summer to the southern parts of Australia. Big distances made a tour company even more attractive. So I called upon a trusted brand Intrepid Tours to provide my tour solution of a short 5 night tour of the South West of WA and added on a few nights in Perth after. As per normal I've packaged up my travel stories into short videos. Daily summaries for all to enjoy.
Argh! sorry but there have been no updates due to a lack of wireless internet facilities in the hostels here and there. I will resume to normal broadcasting shortly.
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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