BACK TO WHERE WE BELONG...OR IS IT? Return To Life in Positano 

He has just the brightest smile. One that must make others smile just from looking at his beautiful smile. His eyes sparkle with kindness.

he is a people magnet !

I’m always glad when he stops to see the Basket Man at the Flea Mkt. 👋

@ann-marierigby5967 - Very well said

We had a vacation home in Panama, on an island. So a keeping track of things was a must, no where on the island to run and get a forgotten item. I always kept track of the pantry as well, my suitcase was a walking food market. I do miss those days. I think I adapted so well because I grew up in an island off the Pacific NW Coast. Once a month shopping trips to the mainland, I still tend to shop this way, with limited trips to the market, but a well stocked pantry.

Ditto. I had a mountain house and a city house and I thrift shopped until I had two of everything. It got to the point where I could just hop in the car and go. My biggest challenge was managing two properties, the grounds and the houses, as a single, working, person. Eventually, I sold the mountain house and now I stay in cabin rentals. But I miss it a lot. There was something very satisfying and fulfilling about having two homes in two beautiful places. Niki and Carlo, you are helping me recall the positives. Thanks, you two.

And dog leads!😉

@@joytoyouandme4593 also grew up on an island off PNW Coast, completely understand this!! ✨

March is too long to be apart 😢

I love their friendship.

I think so too ❤

​@@samanthab1923 A true friendship can with stand any distance.. 😊

I didn’t understand what you said she lost.

Amen and AMEN🩵🩵🩵

I have just spent a month going around Italy including Tuscany & the Amalfi coast and you have certainly chosen two beautiful parts of the country to live in. I find having two homes, I tend to double up on lots of things so I don't have the stress of remembering everything. I know that sounds like an expensive option but it makes my life so much easier 😊

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Amen 😿

It is more of a blessing to have health and love. The great thing about Nicki and Carlo is that they have worked hard all their lives and fully appreciate their blessings.

I worked until I was 74 to have mine and own it. My husband died and I was left with a mortgage.

I don't think God has much to do with house buying.....

@@sandicarpenter2658 she/he is probably busy with all the wars and other tragedies we create on this planet

53 is not old and emotions affect us at all ages.😂

You better start looking after your health if you’re feeling old at 53

Positano off season would be nice!

Could never do the stairs. It sounds horrible. But I love your home and gardens…in both places.

I feel the same way , I love Elizabeth .

What is the name of Elizabeth's YT channel?

@@MissTXTeeGoat Morning Amalfi Coast! 👍🏻 That’s Elisabeth’s channel! 😊

Love Elizabeth and the girls and the goats on her channel too 😘🇮🇹🐐

Salt water in his veins ❤

I thought the same when Carlo critiqued the Tuscan pizza. He has hardwired preferences, but it is great to see he is open minded that they will discover new favorites. It is all part of being a newcomer!

i'm napolitano too...when we travelled to deruta in umbria, a shopkeeper picked up on the language difference. USA born here.

He is absolutely right tp explain his feelings about a Positano. Because his roots over there and o posi5ano is his really really base home , Tuscany feels like a second vacation home

@@tomristekgurler4991 I was born in France but lived only about 12 years there before going to London. I lived in UK over fifty years, then came back to live in France. My place in London is home, and France feels like a holiday place even though I now lived here 13 years. My dream was to live in both countries as I have homes in both, but sadly Brexit has put an end to that.

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Carlo went to school, worked in Positano, he has many acquaintances as well as friends and family. He is a man of the sea, and like many men of the sea, he cannot live too far away from it.

The dogs are so loyal and happy to be with you. Skye Is off on her own lately.

Well said!

I so hope you do!

Affording is the biggest problem now w everything. A house I could easily have afforded before no longer is. A lost dream.

@@stj971 I agree. But this isn't the first time that housing costs have spiked in Italy. There was a big spike at the turn of this century when we moved here. Rents were similar then to where they are now. Then, prices came down during the banking crisis in 2008 and stayed pretty low for quite a while. This latest spike happened after covid. And, along with it, for renters, it was compounded by the problem of landlords no longer wanting to offer standard, long term lease contracts. Transitory apartments always cost more. However, in regards to purchasing, the asking price is merely a reflection of what the seller wants. It doesn't mean that that is what the market will provide as far as buyers go. There are so many houses for sale in Italy right now, and the selling market is much more robust than the rental market is right now. Long term rentals have become quite scarce. But if you are looking to buy, don't lose hope. There are still bargains to be found out there :) Tuscany, for example has hundreds of hill-top villages that are very close to larger towns, where you can still find bargains. Liguria and other regions as well, offer the same, if you go a bit inland.

Since you moved to Tuscany I haven't been whatch much of your videos because I love Positano better than Tuscany I can see Carlo is much happier in Positano he belongs there this is my opinion

Carlo was even happy to see the girls at the grocery 😊

I would happily take either one!

@@stj971 oh yeah without a doubt!

Specially Carlo 🕊🚤🌊🛟

Love the Positano house more 🥰

Same here, I have a picture of 3-4 items layed down on the bed of everything I have at my mum's, of everything I have at my dad's and now I better do that with what is at my aunt's too as every time I go there she gives me stuff, as well as my mum giving me summery clothes I'd never wear in in Ireland so I left them at my aunt's who lives on the Riviera + some toiletries 😂😂😂 it's starting to be complicated I realise...

I think a new car may be in Carlo’s future. Putting on a few miles with all the back & forth. 6&1/2 hrs? Adds up

I do too! Was hoping to visit some wild swim spots in Tuscany. Sounds like Carlo has plans for a pool! Love that idea ❤

Probably NON risotto rice. Rice which stays in separate grains.

I use couscous and a bit of garam masala

I prefer Positano with beach & boat rides. I miss Skye & Nicola 😢

And Elizabeth and her family!

So do I love love Positano my daughter is going there in July. 👍