We have just returned from a short break in Italy. We stayed in Amalfi, which as you may know is a small town perched on steep cliffs tumbling down to the sea. It is a beautiful, idyllic spot.
The roads in and out of town are another matter, however. Narrow and twisting, they wind round the cliffs hugging the coastline. Only a low wall separates the traffic from a sharp plunge down into the sea. And needless to say, the locals, who obviously know the road well, are not the most patient of drivers.
The reason why the road hugs the coast is that the interior is very mountainous. From what we could see, it would be an interesting place to do some serious walking. We have some interest in this because at the Somerwood website we specialise in walking sticks, including hiking sticks and trekking poles designed for more serious walkers. We wondered for a moment how our business might fare in Amalfi.
Sadly, there was little evidence of any serious walking. We think we’ll carry on limiting the website to the UK!
Walking Aids 
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