Shopping in Positano

The shopping was fun and interesting, the items unique. We loved the fresh look of the pastel coloured cotton sun- dresses, bathing suit cover-ups and bathing suits. If your luggage was lost en route to Italy, not to worry, you could buy whatever you need in the charming little shops.

The prices were reasonable and the salesladies very helpful. Positano is a bustling little town with a relaxed holiday atmosphere.

As lemons and grapes are grown in abundance, there was a huge supply of lemon soaps (which smelled divine) and local white wine (light and delicious). In fact, there were many lemon flavoured alcoholic drinks. A particular lemon liqueur (forced on me by an enthusiastic waiter) gave me a terrible headache but had an unusual taste. I bought a bottle of this liqueur in a bottle shaped like the Italian "boot" for my son but I think he is afraid to drink it. He graciously thanked me but put the bottle on the top of his bookcase, along with a bottle of ouzo that a friend brought him from Greece last year. (He has made no attempt to drink that either.)

There are several perfumes made from the flowers that grow in abundance in the hills. Jasmine, rose, gardenia, camellia and lily of the valley are blended with lemon, orange, mandarin and rosewood to produce fresh, light fragrances.