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LIFESTYLE · December 31, 2016

Grazie Mille … For a Great Year at Ciao Amalfi!

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As we prepare to celebrate the end of the year, I want to take a moment to say thank you to each and every one of you. Your support of Ciao Amalfi has meant so much to me this year, and your comments, likes, shares and kind words have been such an inspiration. Together we have created an amazing community of people around the world bound together by a love of the Amalfi Coast. Thank you for being a part of this growing community and for all the time you have spent with Ciao Amalfi!

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And a very special thank you for once again nominating Ciao Amalfi for Italy Magazine’s Blogger Awards! I was honored to be short listed in the Best Living in Italy Blog category. A huge shout out and extra thank you to everyone who voted for Ciao Amalfi! I love sharing about life on the Amalfi Coast, so it is always an honor to know that travelers around the world find it helpful and enjoyable.

Many congratulations to all the winners and especially my dear friend Michelle from Bleeding Espresso who won our category Best Living in Italy Blog. As the blog that has inspired and helped me the most over the years as I have adjusted to living in Italy, I couldn’t think of a better person to win than Michelle!

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Wishing you a peaceful New Year’s and wonderful 2017! I look forward to seeing you in the new year with lots more Amalfi Coast magic to share!

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  1. Sandra says

    December 31, 2016 at 12:15

    Your blog inspires me to continue my deepest desire to some day live in Amalfi. I love your photos and beautiful descriptions of life there. It’s such a pleasure and I look forward to each post and newsletter. Thank you for sharing your life in Italy with us. You so deserve to be nominated and your gracious comments show what a lovely person you are.

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    • Laura Thayer says

      January 6, 2017 at 16:37

      Thank you so much for your beautiful words, Mom! They mean the world to me!

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