Thank you for featuring the skills of local tour guides in your recent videos. Once the world is able to return to Italy, we'll need to know who to contact for dreamy Italian days out.
This was my favorite blog yet - you took me away from soggy Cape Cod, Massachusetts to a magical woodland with history. Loved, loved, loved this! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us.
Chestnuts! Always a treat over the holidays! Dad made a special pan to roast them! It always amazes me when you hike the trails in the mountains. Paths, walkways, steps, abandoned stone buildings. I wonder about the people who built, lived and walked these paths in years gone by.
What I thought was going to be just a fun time picking chestnuts, actually was very educational. And you captured the beauty of the surroundings so well. I nearly forgot where I was!! : ) That's how enthralled I was with this little excursion!!! The food must have been delicious, because everyone was quiet and just chowing down!! Thanks for the get away!!
Your vlog is one of the best of any u tube videos I have watched. I always learn something new about Italy and especially the Amalfi coast. Your photography and commentary are excellent. Please don’t stop. I really believe that this would be a top hit if it was on tv. I wish you and Carlo well.
I think it’s so interesting to know not only is the sea beautiful but so are the mountains above it, both are essential to life on the Amalfi Coast. Enjoyed the history of when the road was built in the late 1800’s, amazing job by all your friends it really shows how much you all love your country! 🐿🍄
I loved the peaceful surrounds in those amazing hills Nicki. You are very sensitive to nature and I love that too. I get transported by you vlogs every time Thanks a mill XX
Hello, Nicki! What an informative and wonderful video!! I find when someone tells you it will be an "easy, relaxing walk," those are the hikes you will never forget. Loved Alessandro's knowledge of how the Amalfi area was back in the 1800's. And when he smiles? His entire face lit up. What a wonderful group of people. Thank you for posting! Best, Angela
Again we've been taken on an adventure to the Amalfi Coast without leaving our living room but feeling as if we have. Thank you Nikki for the beautiful Adventure Aloha the folks in Cali.
Such beautiful views, thanks for taking us along chestnut 🌰 hunting and a history lesson and what a good daughter in law giving the chestnuts to your in-laws ❤️
this is so much fun. Watching your video is a constant reminder to myself that the simpler your life, the happier you are ! Over here in Kuala Lumpur, everyone is chasing what's trendy or the shiny objects as they say. Too much distraction and not enough commitment or focus on what truly matters. Thank you Nicki ! hope sky is doing alright. Cheers and God bless
Thank you Nikki for taking us Chestnut hunting with you. We make so many little sacrifices daily so that we can work it's nice to have a rest so that you can do this cool things in nature that's all around you😄 love your videos keep them coming!
I feel as though I got to travel for 20 minutes.... Amazing video! I find myself feeling a bit sad when the videos end because I always want more! Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful experiences when it's not possible for many to travel. ❤️
What a beautiful, magical place. Living in Orkney, Scotland there are very few trees. I really miss them, especially as I used to hunt for sweet chestnuts when living in England. Thanks for sharing Nicki!
Gosh Alessandro’s English is impeccable. Bravo 👏👏👏 During the Second World War my mother said rabbit was one of the major sources of meat because they were so plentiful!! I love rabbit braised in garlic, bay leaves, white wine and Dijon mustard.
They might have been plentiful because some kept rabbit, my father , who was a blitz rescue quad worker, had space behind the depot for lots of cages, I think the most we had at one time was 350, I as a small boy was kept occupied gathering food for them. Rabbit pie, roasted was a regular meal when there was not much available, always plenty of customers too.
@@JohnJones-cp4wh Very interesting John! My grandparents ran a dairy on Lillie Rd, Fulham which was bombed during the blitz, they then moved to Kings Rd (Maxwell Dairy). My mother was sent to live on her Aunt’s farm in Ceredigion, where they trapped wild rabbit. Very hard to find rabbit now unless you have a good butcher.
What a gorgeous way to spend a day - hiking in such beautiful scenery with lovely friends, & then going for a wonderful lunch together. Bliss! Thank you for taking us along with you - blue skies have disappeared in the UK at the moment so seeing the sunshine there soothes my soul. 💜
Beautiful views 👀 love the fern covered old wall. No wonder you stay so fit. That steep hike then all the steps again to get home at the end of the day!
I’m watching you pick the chestnuts and I thought to myself ..will she end up with enough to distribute them around like you did the eggs??..How thoughtful of you to give them to the in-laws! I love how you all have the garden and such!
This has to be one of your most beautiful posts. As you said, definitely not for the fair hearted but so stunning. All those gorgeous ancient trees and carpet of cyclamen, absolutely glorious!!!!
The amateur archaeologist in me is fascinated by the rich remains of those who used, worked and populated the mountains plus the development of tracks etc., around these fertile coastal areas.
Fascinating Knew nothing of Chestnuts and that they were in The Alamfi Coast. We was then further north in Italy in a small village we passed through. One of the elderly women gesticulated they were good for the belly or digestive system. We were quite naive when we visited and would have like to have known more about the region and paths, but there was only so much you can fit is 7 week when you plan to self drive, train, and hike around Italy and France. Such stunning views you could never get tired of. Thanks for inviting yourself on that outing.
Your channel makes me smile and my heart happy. My great grandparents were from Sicily. When I visited two years ago I thought how could they have left this beautiful place. You videos are reminiscent of stories my grandfather shared with me about his father's life. Thank you! Best wishes and good health to you and your family!
Alessandro is a gem! So well spoken and knowledgable. What a fun and informative vlog! The husks are amazing! I remember the first time I saw them on the road...driving somewhere in Tuscany. I thought they looked like little baby porcupines haha. Thank you for sharing your chestnut adventure with us.
Magnificent views of the mountains and vales and spotted wild pretty flowers and rendition of Amalfi chestnut.... quite a hike but so beautiful morning sunlight....🥾
(Moira Ashton) What a beautiful where the chestnut trees are, such an interesting vlog, The food you ate at the end looked really lovely, there are also Chestnut festivals here in Spain... 🌰🌰
Just a great day in the mountains. Exhilarating scenery and such a relief to see the sun and the ocean after a week of wet weather here in NY. Next time wear your hiking boots!
This was absolutely stunning! The forest provides, but the ancients were like mountain goats! They so adapted to this near vertical countryside. They would have also probably made chestnut flour and that would have been a major staple throughout the winter months. I so enjoyed that tour! This is how I like to explore an area- with those who are passionate about its past as well as its present. Thank you for this mini vacation- another great video!
Felt as if I too were climbing and picking. But that lunch at the end OH WOW!! When he come back this trattoria is on our list. Thanks for a nice virtual escape tonight !! And hope Skye is doing okay and out of Quarantine!
That was a fabulous vlog... the content, the company, the scenery, lunch, everything was incredible...I can't wait to see the chestnuts being cooked.. thanks for sharing... can't wait for Sunday 💜
Mmm.... roasted chestnuts on the open fire! Tempting to have an early Christmas dinner with stuffing off course and use lots of these divine nuts. Free food...... amazing! Well done for all that effort and thank you Nicki for showing us that enchanting forest.
Thank you! Loved 😃 the video. Fun to see the natural habitat of what we buy here in the USA in November. Like Cyclamen, in the wild so pretty. And chestnuts roasting in the microwave is essential in Thanksgiving dressing. What a climb! So nice of you.
Wow Nicki that was an awesome trip up that mountain. Never realized they grew so far up. You guys are really fit. I could never make that hike. Bravo to you all. At least we saw Carlo and Holly for a little bit. Yummy lunch too. Very informative group too. Thank you. Stay safe.❤
Well Nicki that was absolutely fabulous, the walk with those lovely knowledgeable people, the history and the views, just gorgeous, and where you stopped for a meal, just such a special place, thankyou. 🏴 xxx
Very beautiful Excursion. And put a nice daughter-in-law you are to give your hard-earned spoils away. I'm sure they appreciated them. Hope everyone is doing well in your neck of the woods. Love from Texas.
Nicki, thank you for this beautiful trip up the mountains. I didn't catch all the details about architecture, but it doesn't matter. I've been re watching your vlogs at least twice each and every time, because they're so mesmerizing. Thank you for another job well done.
😲 WoW, your videos are incredible; educational, entertaining and simply delightful and you've become a FABULOUS tour guide Nicki. (The best!) I'm sincerely grateful. Stay healthy and safe. Hugs and love to you, Carlo, Skye, Nicola and family. (And wee Holly and cats). XOXO
That was an AMAZING excursion! Thanks so much. Us tourists usually only get around on the main road between places, and I realize now I never really looked up into the hills to see that whole world that you open up to us when you go out like this. Maybe some time in the future, although I cant see myself and my older husband hiking around like you do! Thank goodness we have you to show it to us!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍 By the way, those lilac flowers you showed on the way are really lovely. They looked like cyclamen, but smaller. Maybe a wild variety? And we would love to know what the chestnuts tasted like. Here in Chile we don’t roast them, people don’t really go for them, but boiled, peeled and the mashed pulp with some sugar and big blobs of cream make them a wonderful dessert! Highly recommendable! Castañas con crema in Spanish.
Thank You Nicki for all your video efforts.This ex pat living in Pennsylvania for more time than I care to share love to escape to your videos during these trying times. Too much detail to say all that I enjoy here- just all wonderful and Holly is such a brilliant little dog- love her ! Cheers and best, Stan
Such a lovely hike chestnut haul the history sharing in amazing views breathless.The people of long ago living in such beauty simple food healthy long happy lives.The small home cooked restaurant has been said are so delicious made with passion in Italy.The lunch looked so mouthwatering perfect end to a successful chestnut hike wonderful guides❤️❤️👏👏Thankyou Nicki always happy watchingxx
WOW WOW WOW❣️ I so enjoyed that Thanku Nicki 💕 I felt like I was there with you & the other lovely people. I love the Amalfi Coast❣️ The view & those chestnuts 🌰 looked amazing ❣️ I’ve never seen anything like that. The history of Amalfi is so interesting. I was left wanting more. Your lunch 🥗 looked delicious 😋 xx 💕💝🥂
The best part of this video is the lunch. It looks so good and they gave you a lot, just the way I like it. Living in Positano is like living in a park. You are so lucky.
Beautiful and very educational video. Thank you for enlightening your viewers. I know it was hard to go up the hill. You need to be in good shape and conditioned for such hikes up the mountain. Also thank you for not mentioning much about rabbits. I am here not to criticize you or anyone, all I want to say is that we rescued a bunny from a meat farm- 4.5 years ago. We stopped eating rabbit meat - forever. The bunny turned out to be the best pet we have ever had. The most affectionate , loving and extremely smart . He was cage free , litter trained ( actually we didn’t have to train him). They are little kids - curious of all the things around. He knew what he was not allowed to do , and every time you cal his name - he will be by your feet in 5 minutes 😂. If he was hungry- he would wait by the refrigerator . If you spend enough time loving and caring for a bunny- in return you get the best pet friend- who will become a huge part of your family. You will get unconditional kisses, he will sleep with you, he will protect you from people unknown to him ( housekeeper, guests, friendsLOL) Since he made a huge imprint on our hearts - we know that he can never be replaced with another bunny. We are so heartbroken over his passing.....🐇 I hope this cruel industry will end one day 🙏🏻
An absolutely fabulous vlog today. Dizzying heights, gorgeous views, lots of history and great food ! I always wondered what Carlo's last name was...Rispoli and not Positano. Are you Nicki Rispoli. Love saying that name! Thank you so very much for these fantastic adventures on your channel!
@@elenabergami1997 I think that is wonderful...I like it much better than the way we combine maiden and married names to make an extra long name so hard for children to spell.
The scenery from up in the mountain are just beautiful!! I could never stand on a ledge like you can do. Sun looked great. Holley must have been sad she couldn't go. It looked like a perfect day for a hike. How interesting it was the Monestery. Thank you to your friends about some of the history of where women were able to work. Hi Carlo we did see him in this video.
Loved this episode. Cassie is a very good friend of mine from Atrani, I have just messaged her to say that I have just seen her cameo! Gorgeous views. In need of proper chestnuts back here, Salvatore had some from Marks and Spencer after lunch today and they were awful 😔
A lovely video Nicki surrounded by beautiful nature. I've heard so much about trattorias the food is suppose to be authentic home cooked food sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing
Nicki your in great shape to climb these steep mountain trails,plus the beautiful sites,that food at the end of the video looks great thank you for what you do.
Blimey Nicki, when you were in a group listening to the guy talk about the valley and you stepped back I actually shut my eyes and exclaimed as it looked like you were going to go off the edge! I guess there wouldn’t be a video in that case though! 🙆🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Loved this video! I lived in the Limousin for three years, chestnut central in France. Everything was made from chestnut wood, or chestnut flour, and you could also get chestnut beer, liqueur and jam. I love the jam (an acquired taste) and every time we go to France now, we usually come back with two or three jars. Thank you for the trip down memory lane, although we never had the amazing scenery you have!
Dear Nicki thanks for this beautiful vlog you gave the oportunity to see a chestnut tree I never seen one in person where I live we have the worlds leading pecan growers very near pine nuts but not chestnuts thanks again for another educational video ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nicki, your movies get better and better. Absolutely love what you do for us around the world.
I completely agree. This video just transported me there in my imagination. It's just so beautiful xox
Thank you 😊
Nicki your channel is my happy place 💘
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@Vivian Rivera-Franco, 👍🏼YES well said! I totally agree. You are a joy Nicki and I'm so grateful for you and your videos. XX
My happy place too 💕
Thank you for featuring the skills of local tour guides in your recent videos. Once the world is able to return to Italy, we'll need to know who to contact for dreamy Italian days out.
This was my favorite blog yet - you took me away from soggy Cape Cod, Massachusetts to a magical woodland with history. Loved, loved, loved this! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us.
Chestnuts! Always a treat over the holidays! Dad made a special pan to roast them! It always amazes me when you hike the trails in the mountains. Paths, walkways, steps, abandoned stone buildings. I wonder about the people who built, lived and walked these paths in years gone by.
What I thought was going to be just a fun time picking chestnuts, actually was very educational. And you captured the beauty of the surroundings so well. I nearly forgot where I was!! : ) That's how enthralled I was with this little excursion!!! The food must have been delicious, because everyone was quiet and just chowing down!! Thanks for the get away!!
We were so hungry and the pasta was amazing!
Your vlog is one of the best of any u tube videos I have watched. I always learn something new about Italy and especially the Amalfi coast. Your photography and commentary are excellent. Please don’t stop. I really believe that this would be a top hit if it was on tv. I wish you and Carlo well.
Thank you very much!
Great video Nicki! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Positano life. It is a much needed break for me from the politcs of Amercian life.
I think it’s so interesting to know not only is the sea beautiful but so are the mountains above it, both are essential to life on the Amalfi Coast. Enjoyed the history of when the road was built in the late 1800’s, amazing job by all your friends it really shows how much you all love your country! 🐿🍄
WOW!! Nicki... Love the history...the scenery...the unique trees...Thanks for taking us along...💞💞
I loved the peaceful surrounds in those amazing hills Nicki. You are very sensitive to nature and I love that too. I get transported by you vlogs every time Thanks a mill XX
Hello, Nicki! What an informative and wonderful video!! I find when someone tells you it will be an "easy, relaxing walk," those are the hikes you will never forget. Loved Alessandro's knowledge of how the Amalfi area was back in the 1800's. And when he smiles? His entire face lit up. What a wonderful group of people. Thank you for posting! Best, Angela
Ciao Angela! Thank you very much for this lovely comment! Alessandro :)
Again we've been taken on an adventure to the Amalfi Coast without leaving our living room but feeling as if we have. Thank you Nikki for the beautiful Adventure Aloha the folks in Cali.
What a great group of people. And the beauty, wow!!! What scenery!!!
A lovely walk, history lesson and chestnut picking adventure. Very informative. Thanks! ✌🏽
Such beautiful views, thanks for taking us along chestnut 🌰 hunting and a history lesson and what a good daughter in law giving the chestnuts to your in-laws ❤️
Lovely...you make my heart sing, everytime you post. I'm from that area and miss it desperately❤🇮🇹
this is so much fun. Watching your video is a constant reminder to myself that the simpler your life, the happier you are ! Over here in Kuala Lumpur, everyone is chasing what's trendy or the shiny objects as they say. Too much distraction and not enough commitment or focus on what truly matters. Thank you Nicki ! hope sky is doing alright. Cheers and God bless
Skye is all clear, thanks!
Hiking, history and hunting "oh my"! Amazing scenery, so glad you brought us here with you on your hike. Enjoy the roasting on an open fire.
Wish I could double like this video!! You have so much in your own backyard - it is amazing! The scenery, history, the foraging! Wow. So beautiful.
Thank you Nikki for taking us Chestnut hunting with you. We make so many little sacrifices daily so that we can work it's nice to have a rest so that you can do this cool things in nature that's all around you😄 love your videos keep them coming!
I feel as though I got to travel for 20 minutes.... Amazing video! I find myself feeling a bit sad when the videos end because I always want more! Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful experiences when it's not possible for many to travel. ❤️
Same here! I don’t want the episode to end😢
What a beautiful, magical place. Living in Orkney, Scotland there are very few trees. I really miss them, especially as I used to hunt for sweet chestnuts when living in England. Thanks for sharing Nicki!
Gosh Alessandro’s English is impeccable. Bravo 👏👏👏 During the Second World War my mother said rabbit was one of the major sources of meat because they were so plentiful!! I love rabbit braised in garlic, bay leaves, white wine and Dijon mustard.
They might have been plentiful because some kept rabbit, my father , who was a blitz rescue quad worker, had space behind the depot for lots of cages, I think the most we had at one time was 350, I as a small boy was kept occupied gathering food for them. Rabbit pie, roasted was a regular meal when there was not much available, always plenty of customers too.
@@JohnJones-cp4wh Very interesting John! My grandparents ran a dairy on Lillie Rd, Fulham which was bombed during the blitz, they then moved to Kings Rd (Maxwell Dairy). My mother was sent to live on her Aunt’s farm in Ceredigion, where they trapped wild rabbit. Very hard to find rabbit now unless you have a good butcher.
Oh I love wild rabbit and the way you described yours sounds delicious.
I am in the UK and remember eating rabbit as a child after the war. If I remember correctly it tasted quite sweet.
I was born in late 50’s in Australia and can remember my mum making delicious rabbit as it was a cheap food now so expensive !
What a gorgeous way to spend a day - hiking in such beautiful scenery with lovely friends, & then going for a wonderful lunch together. Bliss!
Thank you for taking us along with you - blue skies have disappeared in the UK at the moment so seeing the sunshine there soothes my soul.
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Beautiful views 👀 love the fern covered old wall. No wonder you stay so fit. That steep hike then all the steps again to get home at the end of the day!
I’m watching you pick the chestnuts and I thought to myself ..will she end up with enough to distribute them around like you did the eggs??..How thoughtful of you to give them to the in-laws! I love how you all have the garden and such!
This has to be one of your most beautiful posts. As you said, definitely not for the fair hearted but so stunning. All those gorgeous ancient trees and carpet of cyclamen, absolutely glorious!!!!
Thank you!
Oo and those magnificent trees. I am blown away by their size. I didn’t know such woodlands existed here.
I didn't think I was going to learn much about chestnut, but I did! I enjoy these hiking videos with this group. Thank you for sharing your world.
The amateur archaeologist in me is fascinated by the rich remains of those who used, worked and populated the mountains plus the development of tracks etc., around these fertile coastal areas.
That view was breathtaking! That looked like so much fun! I absorbed every bit of this video. Thanks for sharing your walks with us.
Fascinating Knew nothing of Chestnuts and that they were in The Alamfi Coast. We was then further north in Italy in a small village we passed through. One of the elderly women gesticulated they were good for the belly or digestive system.
We were quite naive when we visited and would have like to have known more about the region and paths, but there was only so much you can fit is 7 week when you plan to self drive, train, and hike around Italy and France.
Such stunning views you could never get tired of.
Thanks for inviting yourself on that outing.
Your channel makes me smile and my heart happy. My great grandparents were from Sicily. When I visited two years ago I thought how could they have left this beautiful place. You videos are reminiscent of stories my grandfather shared with me about his father's life. Thank you! Best wishes and good health to you and your family!
Alessandro is a gem! So well spoken and knowledgable. What a fun and informative vlog! The husks are amazing! I remember the first time I saw them on the road...driving somewhere in Tuscany. I thought they looked like little baby porcupines haha. Thank you for sharing your chestnut adventure with us.
Thank you very much! :)
Magnificent views of the mountains and vales and spotted wild pretty flowers and rendition of Amalfi chestnut.... quite a hike but so beautiful morning sunlight....🥾
(Moira Ashton) What a beautiful where the chestnut trees are, such an interesting vlog, The food you ate at the end looked really lovely, there are also Chestnut festivals here in Spain... 🌰🌰
Beautiful video Nicki, such spectacular scenery, felt like I was hiking with you & to top it off, great place to eat, mouth is watering ❤️🪴🌲🍝
Oh my! What a wonderful vlog! The beauty of the trees, blue skies, gorgeous views, and a history lesson too. What’s not to like!
Just a great day in the mountains. Exhilarating scenery and such a relief to see the sun and the ocean after a week of wet weather here in NY. Next time wear your hiking boots!
Lovely video, favourite of the year. I couldn’t believe how the terrain was so different in that little valley. Absolutely stunning.
Excellent video Nicki , thank you so much for taking us along , I’ll never look at a chestnut the same way again lol stay safe ❤️
This was absolutely stunning! The forest provides, but the ancients were like mountain goats! They so adapted to this near vertical countryside. They would have also probably made chestnut flour and that would have been a major staple throughout the winter months. I so enjoyed that tour! This is how I like to explore an area- with those who are passionate about its past as well as its present. Thank you for this mini vacation- another great video!
Felt as if I too were climbing and picking. But that lunch at the end OH WOW!! When he come back this trattoria is on our list. Thanks for a nice virtual escape tonight !! And hope Skye is doing okay and out of Quarantine!
Yes, she’s fine thanks!
That was a fabulous vlog... the content, the company, the scenery, lunch, everything was incredible...I can't wait to see the chestnuts being cooked.. thanks for sharing... can't wait for Sunday 💜
I sent the chestnuts to Carlos parents who are currently in self lockdown so we won’t see them being cooked!
Great hike in my ancestral home! I learned more about Amalfi! Grazie mille!
Thank you Nicki. Loved that. It was worth the trek to collect the chestnuts.How thoughtful of you to give them to your in laws.😊😊
Such a fun day. Hiking, chestnuts and pasta. Thank you so much for taking us into your world. Hugs.
Wow. What an interesting tour and snapshot of history in the area. So much to explore beyond the foreshore. Thanks for sharing.
'carpet of chestnuts' vs. 'carpet of snow' here in Winnipeg provides a wonderful contrast. Learning lots, and loving it.
@Linda Penner, I saw that in the news. Sorry to hear that the snow came early this year for you. Take care💖
Mmm.... roasted chestnuts on the open fire! Tempting to have an early Christmas dinner with stuffing off course and use lots of these divine nuts. Free food...... amazing! Well done for all that effort and thank you Nicki for showing us that enchanting forest.
Thank you! Loved 😃 the video. Fun to see the natural habitat of what we buy here in the USA in November. Like Cyclamen, in the wild so pretty. And chestnuts roasting in the microwave is essential in Thanksgiving dressing. What a climb! So nice of you.
Wow Nicki that was an awesome trip up that mountain. Never realized they grew so far up. You guys are really fit. I could never make that hike. Bravo to you all. At least we saw Carlo and Holly for a little bit. Yummy lunch too. Very informative group too. Thank you. Stay safe.❤
WOW! This really is the enchanted forest. Beautiful!
Beautiful scenery and a great history lesson too, thanks to you all!
Well Nicki that was absolutely fabulous, the walk with those lovely knowledgeable people, the history and the views, just gorgeous, and where you stopped for a meal, just such a special place, thankyou. 🏴 xxx
I dont mind rabbit at all. xxx
Grazie Nicki. Bellissimo video.
Hai perfettamente ragione, questa inglese è proprio simpatica.
Very beautiful Excursion. And put a nice daughter-in-law you are to give your hard-earned spoils away. I'm sure they appreciated them. Hope everyone is doing well in your neck of the woods. Love from Texas.
Favourite part of my day is when you post a video!
Thank you for such a beautiful film. So great to feel part of your chestnut picking adventure over my mug of tea x
What a lovely hike and kind of you to give your gatherings to in laws ...
The history and knowledge on the chestnut tour is amazing - when we finally are able to get on a plane again I'd love to be on this tour!
Love this video; surrounded by nature, incredible views, educational and including Lucy and Alessandro who seem like amazing tour guides. Bravo!
Thank you Karen! Grazie :)
Nicki, thank you for this beautiful trip up the mountains. I didn't catch all the details about architecture, but it doesn't matter. I've been re watching your vlogs at least twice each and every time, because they're so mesmerizing. Thank you for another job well done.
😲 WoW, your videos are incredible; educational, entertaining and simply delightful and you've become a FABULOUS tour guide Nicki. (The best!) I'm sincerely grateful. Stay healthy and safe. Hugs and love to you, Carlo, Skye, Nicola and family. (And wee Holly and cats). XOXO
Well done Nicki really liked this one.
Bit wet here in Argyll Scotland just now so this was a tonic.
Beautiful and interesting .
Brian
Perfect video, Lucy and Alessandro are always so informative. That was really interesting. Thanks. Sandi xx
That was an AMAZING excursion! Thanks so much. Us tourists usually only get around on the main road between places, and I realize now I never really looked up into the hills to see that whole world that you open up to us when you go out like this. Maybe some time in the future, although I cant see myself and my older husband hiking around like you do! Thank goodness we have you to show it to us!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍 By the way, those lilac flowers you showed on the way are really lovely. They looked like cyclamen, but smaller. Maybe a wild variety? And we would love to know what the chestnuts tasted like.
Here in Chile we don’t roast them, people don’t really go for them, but boiled, peeled and the mashed pulp with some sugar and big blobs of cream make them a wonderful dessert! Highly recommendable! Castañas con crema in Spanish.
Yes, cyclamens grow wild here. Chestnuts are mostly eaten roasted but some make desserts too
The cemetary was so beautiful. What a lovely thing to do. Thank you for sharing ❤
Those trees are so beautiful. I don’t know if I could of handled the cliff edge though, terrifying.
That was a treat and the country side just beautiful..that old monestry looked so interesting..so old..
Great Haul I'd be so busy looking at the view .Have a great day
Thank You Nicki for all your video efforts.This ex pat living in Pennsylvania for more time than I care to share love to escape to your videos during these trying times. Too much detail to say all that I enjoy here- just all wonderful and Holly is such a brilliant little dog- love her ! Cheers and best, Stan
What a beautiful hike through that “enchanted” chestnut forest!!
Such a lovely hike chestnut haul the history sharing in amazing views breathless.The people of long ago living in such beauty simple food healthy long happy lives.The small home cooked restaurant has been said are so delicious made with passion in Italy.The lunch looked so mouthwatering perfect end to a successful chestnut hike wonderful guides❤️❤️👏👏Thankyou Nicki always happy watchingxx
WOW WOW WOW❣️
I so enjoyed that Thanku Nicki 💕
I felt like I was there with you & the other lovely people. I love the Amalfi Coast❣️ The view & those chestnuts 🌰 looked amazing ❣️ I’ve never seen anything like that. The history of Amalfi is so interesting. I was left wanting more. Your lunch 🥗 looked delicious 😋 xx 💕💝🥂
Wow this was so interesting! A nice surprise to see Cassandra 😊
Another great video Thankyou and the history and views are amazing
I am addicted to your channel. I so wanna come back to visit your beautiful region ❤
The best part of this video is the lunch. It looks so good and they gave you a lot, just the way I like it. Living in Positano is like living in a park. You are so lucky.
So sweet of you to give all the chestnuts to your inlaws, you are such a good daughter.
I love collecting sweet chestnuts... it's like finding rare jewels! Thanks for sharing xx
This was absolutely fascinating and I never knew about the chestnuts! Thank you!
Beautiful and very educational video. Thank you for enlightening your viewers. I know it was hard to go up the hill. You need to be in good shape and conditioned for such hikes up the mountain.
Also thank you for not mentioning much about rabbits. I am here not to criticize you or anyone, all I want to say is that we rescued a bunny from a meat farm- 4.5 years ago. We stopped eating rabbit meat - forever. The bunny turned out to be the best pet we have ever had. The most affectionate , loving and extremely smart . He was cage free , litter trained ( actually we didn’t have to train him). They are little kids - curious of all the things around. He knew what he was not allowed to do , and every time you cal his name - he will be by your feet in 5 minutes 😂. If he was hungry- he would wait by the refrigerator . If you spend enough time loving and caring for a bunny- in return you get the best pet friend- who will become a huge part of your family. You will get unconditional kisses, he will sleep with you, he will protect you from people unknown to him ( housekeeper, guests, friendsLOL) Since he made a huge imprint on our hearts - we know that he can never be replaced with another bunny. We are so heartbroken over his passing.....🐇 I hope this cruel industry will end one day 🙏🏻
This is my new favorite video that you've done! What views! I had no idea how chestnuts were harvested.
Amazing scenery and the chestnuts looked delicious.thank you again for taking us with you .
An absolutely fabulous vlog today. Dizzying heights, gorgeous views, lots of history and great food ! I always wondered what Carlo's last name was...Rispoli and not Positano. Are you Nicki Rispoli. Love saying that name! Thank you so very much for these fantastic adventures on your channel!
Me thinks its about time Carlo got on ones knee. 😉 xxx
When you marry in Italy you do not take your husband's surname. Only the children do (if you have children) Women retain their maiden name.
@@elenabergami1997 I think that is wonderful...I like it much better than the way we combine maiden and married names to make an extra long name so hard for children to spell.
No I’m not Rispoli or Positano! Nicki Rispoli sounds like Rice Krispies...😂
The scenery from up in the mountain are just beautiful!! I could never stand on a ledge like you can do. Sun looked great. Holley must have been sad she couldn't go. It looked like a perfect day for a hike. How interesting it was the Monestery. Thank you to your friends about some of the history of where women were able to work. Hi Carlo we did see him in this video.
Holly would have hurt her paws on the spikey chestnuts , best staying home!
@@NickiPositano ohh I did not know they are spikey, yes best for Holley to stay home.
So lovely you gave your in-laws your chestnuts.
Loved this episode. Cassie is a very good friend of mine from Atrani, I have just messaged her to say that I have just seen her cameo! Gorgeous views. In need of proper chestnuts back here, Salvatore had some from Marks and Spencer after lunch today and they were awful 😔
Great video!
A lovely video Nicki surrounded by beautiful nature. I've heard so much about trattorias the food is suppose to be authentic home cooked food sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing
What an abundant wonderland! Just wonderful.
Beautiful views ......pumice stones ....so right my parents always had them ......and interesting chat .....wonderful video thank you Nikki🙏
How nice to be able to collect chestnuts fresh off the ground. Another beautiful video!
Oh,....I'm so very glad I stumbled upon your channel!!!! So so happy ! I'm hooked,..look forward to learning about the beautiful Eden you live in!
Thank you!
Nicki your in great shape to climb these steep mountain trails,plus the beautiful sites,that food at the end of the video looks great thank you for what you do.
Blimey Nicki, when you were in a group listening to the guy talk about the valley and you stepped back I actually shut my eyes and exclaimed as it looked like you were going to go off the edge! I guess there wouldn’t be a video in that case though! 🙆🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Sorry to scare you 😅
Loved this video! I lived in the Limousin for three years, chestnut central in France. Everything was made from chestnut wood, or chestnut flour, and you could also get chestnut beer, liqueur and jam. I love the jam (an acquired taste) and every time we go to France now, we usually come back with two or three jars. Thank you for the trip down memory lane, although we never had the amazing scenery you have!
Dear Nicki thanks for this beautiful vlog you gave the oportunity to see a chestnut tree I never seen one in person where I live we have the worlds leading pecan growers very near pine nuts but not chestnuts thanks again for another educational video ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️