Positano is one of the jewels of the Amalfi coast, nestled somewhat perilously along the slopes of a cleft formed by a small river. In fact, the night before this picture was taken, heavy rains had brought flooding streams into shops and restaurants in the lower part of the town. The beach was strewn with garbage and detritus. But from afar, the beauty of the location is obvious. Dark storm clouds were sneaking over the hills from the north, threatening another deluge.