A shot of the Hotel Luna Convento from the road leading down to the town of Amalfi.

Another shot showing the Saracen Tower where the cooking classes are held each day.

Inside the tower in the teaching kitchen.  It is a perfect setting for learning coastal Italian cuisine.

The courses are hands-on, as can be seen in this picture of the students learning to make Gnocchi alla Sorrentina.

Chef Enrico Franzese poses with the ladies and the substantial sheet of homemade pasta.

Here I am learning to make the perfect crepe with Enrico's sous chef Andrea keeping a watchful eye.

Now the students are taking the crepes and filling them to make Crespelle del Convento (or Crepes of the Convent).

After cooking all of this wonderful food, somebody has to eat it. 

One of the afternoon tours was to the beautiful gardens in Ravello.

These spectacular gardens are on cliffs that overlook the sea and surrounding town.

Parts of the walkway are inhabited by classic busts and statues that line the railings.

My wife, and Cuisine International's Office Manager, Amy collects some of the wild chestnuts from the walk.

Back in the kitchen, Enrico shows us his method of signing his pastries with a brand.

Yet another amazing four course lunch that we helped to prepare. 

A picture of Amalfi taken on a sunset stroll around the beach.

The Saracen Tower moonlit on our last evening in what even the Amalfitans consider heaven.

As part of the graduation dinner celebration, local musicians are invited to play and sing traditional Italian songs and even the occasional Elvis tune.

One of the traditions here is to bring the staff a small gift from home for the last evening.  Here, one of the guests gave Enrico a caricature of him that she drew.