While planning our trip to the Amalfi Coast we were not sure which area to stay in. There are so many beautiful choices, Ravello, Amalfi, Praiano, Positano and Capri and any of them would have offered an unforgettable taste of the coast. After much contemplation, we decided on Praiano for it’s central location. It’s situated between Positano and Amalfi, and not far from Ravello or Capri.
If you’re planning a gap year, chances are it’s because you want to get out of your bubble and see what moonlight looks like from an entirely different angle, learn a new language, expose your taste buds to something new or maybe just to discover yourself in a new way.
This morning before our cooking class we took an early stroll through the Rialto fish and farmers market, the variety was spectacular. Culinary inspiration at every turn! Our imaginations ran wild and by the time we put our aprons on and began to cook we were so ready and so excited to create and taste using the freshest ingredients we had seen in a long time.
After lunch at Villa Maria we made our way to the Villa Rufolo, whose ancient function was that of watch-tower. It sits on the piazza del Vescovado and contains a beautiful garden and view of the coast. The Villa’s original construction dates from 1200AD.
