POSITANO: THE QUARANTINE DIARIES - EP 8 - See Positano empty!

In this episode there are cakes, a walk down to a very quiet Positano, lots of gardening and a drive around town with no traffic!
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[@samanthaengel479]

I love to watch you guys potter around the house working on things. I love Carlo's sunny disposition on everything - 'this bread seems to have failed, let's smother it with Nutella and see how it tastes'. Thank you for sharing your life

[@holbansimona]

My lord, Carlo is tireless! He works so much around the house...And I just love how the cat also joins Holly for walks

[@Lesley4634]

holbansimona I'm tired just looking at Carlo!! 🤣🤣🤣 my cat follows my daughter to the bus stop...or used to and will again. It amazed our neighbors

[@NickiPositano]

Our last 2 cats before this one we’re the same!

[@alexmason3588]

Always enjoyable to watch 😊

[@abbibrophy7671]

@@NickiPositano you may like to try Australian Damper bread totally yummy and no yeast - here is the recipe www.taste.com.au/recipes/damper/80391c40-8eab-4e67-9cfc-0c802f9fb7a1

[@susanjacks8830]

Holly is absolutely adorable in every video. Love how Carlo envisions all these projects. He is very talented! You guys make a beautiful couple 💑

[@barbaraciprane2250]

Every time I rewatch another video, I enjoy watching Holly she is a very smart and happy dog

[@LeeC926]

I was there for a week including Easter last year and it was packed with people; to see it like this is both beautiful and sad. Thank you for the "walk' - I have been there about 15 times over the past 12 years and I know most of the village very well - I hope all these businesses will survive and thrive once again in the not too distant future.

[@Dr.CorneliaKratzer]

So nice waking up to this... at 7 AM Pacific Time. I could watch these vlogs forever :)

[@snoopybluejeans]

Newcomer, here. I loved the music. I love watching international videos of whatever sort and they bring in the local music. Many utubers don't do that. Bravo to you Nicki.

[@samanthab1923]

How weird is this, I watching this on Holy Thursday April 6, 2023! Happy almost Easter 🐰🌷🐣

[@Foople30]

I found your vlog yesyerday and just want to say what a refreshing breath of air it is through the sometimes mean and egotistical world of utube vloggers. You and your familly's sincerity are wonderful.

[@NickiPositano]

Thank you so much!!

[@qxotic1]

What a tranquil & lovely life you have! Everything goes together so beautifully. Carlo is so handy & creative. I always look forward to your videos. Happy Easter to you! 💐

[@NickiPositano]

It’s not always tranquil, believe me .. ( she says after turning the oven on without realising there was a plastic dish inside.. and 5minutes later also spilling a full glass all over the table 😂

[@lorrilewis2178]

@@NickiPositano I turned my oven on and a fire started inside! Apparently, SOMEONE in this house cooked a whole turkey in too shallow a pan, and grease fell onto the oven bottom.

[@darlenecastellana3976]

@@NickiPositano ..Nicki.i love you because you are so down to earth and loveable! You made this quarantine so much more palatable for me. If that's the right word. LOL. Thank you.

[@b.manafi548]

I feel so happy when you post up new vid . Not much on tv but always happy see more of you guys we feel the love happy Easter to you family 🐣❤️💋🙏🏻

[@claireloumiller5055]

I have only just found your channel & I find your videos very uplifting & weirdly addictive. I can see how they would've helped people feel better during the pandemic. Love all your animals too 😍 Greetings from the UK 🥰🙋‍♀️

[@HaleewithaFlair]

Your friend lives right near where my Airbnb was! Oh my heart! I’m sorry for all the comments but you made my day with your drive. There is a lady on that street that makes the best meatballs in her bread and wine shop ❤️

[@janinaleedelrio]

Another sleepless night, thank you for keeping me company. Carlo is super sweet telling you that the bread was good 💕🇵🇦🇨🇦🙏🏾

[@dobbinthe]

My sister pointed me to this page and I am loving every episode I have seen so far, plenty more for me to while away the time in my first floor north London flat, while we are stuck in detention. Thank you.

[@NickiPositano]

Thank your sister for me!

[@fionamcleod9800]

Lovely video, shows the ups and downs (literally!) of these times. Definately making your salad and Holly what a wonderfully fit wee doggy you are up and down those stairs constantly! Lovely weekend to you all😀

[@mariaslibeck9984]

I ❤️the timed lapsed walks and rides down the streets!!!! They are my absolute favorite!!!!

[@fatimasolano5028]

I love that you give us recipes... that tuna is beautiful the only tuna here in the states is in a can :(

[@agent4you2]

LoL! You were so funny trying to crawl up the stairs. I would think you would be used to those stairs - such good exercise.

[@jeannettesmyth7643]

Riding with you on your scooter through Positano, a bucket list achievement. And, Holly is the waggliest and most intrepid companion. When she or the cats leap up on those parapets I gasp. Girl power!

[@jillsette2947]

What a wonderful couple you both are so inspirational thank you very much 8 have lung problems so for me to walk all over like you guys I can't but watching your show makes me feel like I'm traveling with you I love it thank you so much

[@joelleurack8590]

Loved the flat bread and Carlo s reaction 🤣👏

[@Indigowings2008]

Really enjoyed this video- your home is just so beautiful- and all though lockdown is a horrible thing- there is something so amazing about viewing Positano with nearly empty streets and quite beaches!

[@ddjrm]

Carlo seems to be a man that does not like to stay still. You have a lovely family and live in what can only be described as the most beautiful place on earth, Positano is one of my favorite places. I have only just discovered your channel and am going back through in an attempt to watch them all, it will take me a while but fun to watch when I have down time. Thank you for sharing the beauty of the Amalfi coast.

[@NickiPositano]

Grazie mille!😁😘

[@jackieelliott9364]

Your videos are the highlight of my week Nicki. please don't ever stop! I've followed you since your "figs and lemon days" thru soap making, jewellery making and Skye being at school!! I will never meet you but I feel you are a friend. Stay safe and love to you all. xx

[@NickiPositano]

Wow! That is a long time! Thank you for your support!

[@daniellerosa]

Hi Nicki! We love watching your videos! Here is a recipe from my partner Luigi who’s Italian and makes all kinds of bread....you’ll need: 400g of caputo Rosso flour, 300ml of water, 50g of salt, 5grams of fresh yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Process includes: stir and melt the yeast into the 300ml of water. Once the yeast is melted, add the sugar and mix well. Then add the salt and sift in the flour. Mix it up until the dough has a nice elastic texture for around 15mins. Put it in a bowl and let the dough sit for 20minutes with a wet dish cloth over the bowl (this will keep the dough moist). Every 20minutes for 3 sets, fold the dough into itself (all 4 sides). While folding the dough, keep your hands wet. After your 3 sets are complete, place dough into fridge for 15 hours( overnight is best) and keep it covered with wet cloth or plastic wrap. After 15 hours of rising, get a new bowl, place a new dish towel inside the bowl, sprinkle flour on top of the dish cloth, the place dough on top of floured dish cloth and cover the dough with the dish cloth that hangs out of the bowl. Let it sit in room temp for 6 hours. Then preheat the oven AND the dish/pot on convention bake to 220 degrees. Use an oven dish/pot, one with a lid is best (if no lid is available, place foil over the dish) then bake for the first 30 minutes with the lid on and then another 20 minutes without. . Then you have delicious, crunchy and rustic bread! It’s quite a few steps but it’s so delicious!! Enjoy! Hello from Toronto, Canada! Xx

[@NickiPositano]

thank you so much for your recipe!

[@jadesmith574]

Hi Nicki, now that’s what I call love .....Carlo eating your bread with Nutella! Your gardens look lovely! Hoping you have a Blessed Easter! 💐👩🏼‍🍳🍞🐰❣️🙏

[@teedub1990]

nutella fixes everything. You probably already figured this out but what I learned during quarantine for bread making is this: no knead bread. Throw everything in a bowl, walk away for 15 hours or so and then bake it covered in olive oil, salt and rosemary. Just found your channel and I've been enjoying it for the past few days. A beautiful place to live.

[@joanlaws8723]

Started watching your videos after planning a two week trip to Atrani that was to start last weekend. Needless to say now I visit Amalfi via your videos. I find your view soothing while cooped up in a suburb outside of Boston. Your videos really are a sort of balm on my soul since being there is a dashed dream. Hopefully next year I’ll get to see it with my own eyes!

[@terryhaggerty7510]

You're right about the salad, Nicki. Delicious! I think it's going to become a favorite in my summer supper rotation.

[@micheledeluca2246]

The guitar music is so wonderful! 🎸🎼

[@vivianhudacek1556]

Simply charming! Love the 3 of you & your critters relaxing on the hanging bed!

[@dorotabuchta944]

Gold waits ... dreams are not to have them, they are for make them! All the best

[@bettystryk2310]

Carlo is so handy, always making something and it always works properly, you are very lucky to have him. Love to see all the goings on there.

[@juliejustso8359]

Hi discovered you at Christmas 2020 ,enjoying scrolling through. Thankyou for your videos

[@joelgarf]

Me too!

[@bjbboz3404]

HELLO NICKI...GLAD YOUR FAMILY IS WELL....THANK YOU FOR YOUR DIARIES THEY'RE LOVELY.

[@chicolata4862]

That bread was perfect for bruschetta....literally. Even sandwiches with some mortadella, provolone cheese and pickled eggplant etc.. I'd buy bread from a bakery if they'd make it like that. Perfect bread if you ask me.

[@aleta5873]

just smiled throughout and cracked up at you and Carlo...loved all the excellent photography thank you from socal at 0140

[@robertwithers3741]

Hi guys! Isabella and Rob in Melbourne, Australia here.. We are in lockdown..again. It’s July, cold and winter here. We were in Italy and Positano last August for 2 weeks Just stunning. We didn’t want to leave... Anyway, when life returns..soon we all hope..we want to meet you..go to dinner..drink..recover from COVID-19! Return to life.. Thank you so much for your videos. So real. We just want to hop on a plane NOW! Take care of yourselves.. Hope to meet you sooner than later!

[@Rebecca-dm5ul]

Omg when he said wasnt bad then had difficulties cutting. Omg that was funny.

[@andi3599]

Your diaries videos about Italy are great. Your house is nice. Amalfi coast view is beautiful. Keep replaying it. Great video.

[@lsdarius8702]

Please give the cats more love and more treats

[@judyengle7728]

Thank you. So beautiful. Can’t wait til I return to Hotel Murat. Love how hard Carlo works. Love the mosaic garden.

[@karencorscadden8264]

Thanks so much for sharing your life and giving us something to watch during lockdown ! Positano looks so beautiful...Happy Easter to all of you! 🐣

[@Kate-ju6tz]

What a beautiful family and wonderful life. Another lovely video as always & your fur babies are so happy, lucky and so very cute, hope you all continue to stay safe and well. Kate x

[@chelseajanele]

The fact that an Italian said "it's not that bad" means he really does love you Nicki 😂 but true, I wouldn't mind tbh

[@colleenrainbowblack8762]

Real life!!! Made me laugh and smile!!!😁🤪🤗🌻⚘

[@rosannadasilva9134]

Thank you very much for taking me with you.💗

[@denisescull4227]

Happy Easter Nicki! It's the strangest thing, your videos make me so happy, but also make my heart ache- in a good way. Thank you

[@mimi2578]

Love from Paris. We just visited Positano in march and went the path of God from Positano to Praiano. Know this way it was difficult but so worth it. Buona Pasqua

[@martamartin6639]

Hi Nikki, Happy easter, beautiful video. It is sad to see positano empty , but it will be vibrant n magic like before with God willing. You have such a beautiful family and i love your daily living.😊

[@aleta5873]

marta, yes it was so sweet but kind of sad and empty

[@anacarvalho2833]

This place is gorgeous. Living up on a hilltop will surely keep you in shape. Great vid!

[@marie4840]

Another amazing video.....My husband and I enjoy watching your videos and we feel we are actually with you step by step.....even when you go up and down those steps....I admire your environment so very much . . . Carlo is a "keeper" that is for sure. I have a husband just like him.....loves projects ....Happy Easter and stay safe....Thank you again for sharing your beautiful life with us....I love it! God Bless!

[@sherriantonuccio8346]

I was so happy to see your video this morning. The beautiful scenery that I remember brought tears to my eyes but made me feel so wonderful at the same time. I have been in my home by myself for a month and this is just what I needed. Thank you so much. I am sure it is strange to see no tourists but so peaceful for you and the people of Positano. I hope everyone will be ok without the extra income from the tourists this year. Happy Easter to you and your family!

[@Temptation666]

Carlo is such a good supportive husbond

[@SuperChelle012]

Hello Niki and family...all the way from the beautiful island of Mauritius, somewhere in the middle of the Indian Ocean. I've discovered your channel 2 days ago and am now binge watching it. I love your videos and adore to learn more about Italy and Positano. I've had a crush on Italy/Amalfi coast all my life .... and you've successfully made it even worse! My in laws are from Croatia and Carlo 110% reminds me of my father in law! They really could have been family. Keep up the good work with your channel and I will continue drooling over your charmed life. Keep well and stay safe.♡

[@NickiPositano]

Great, so I have relatives, but where in Mauritius, or Croatia? And please I give you permission to continue drooling, but would it be better (as soon as possible) to come around here and drool less and enjoy more? Anyway I took a little vacation in Croatia years ago, I enjoyed it very much, it's a beautiful place, and the food is also very good, and also the place where you live, even if I've never been, must be wonderful, as far as I have hearsay, so what to say, I hope you can travel soon, and in the meantime be satisfied with Mauritius !!!

[@SuperChelle012]

@@NickiPositano Both my husband and I are planning to get to Europe soon. Then we will for sure visit your area. Maurius is, however, currently in its second lockdown. We were covid free for 9 months until beginning of March this year when a case somehow slipped through the very strict measures in place and a mandatory 14 days of quarantine in a special quarantine hotel, before allowed entry into the country. Hopefully the lockdown will be lifted soon thanks to the strict lockdown. My in laws were originally from Zagreb area but has lived most of their adult lives in South Africa where my husband was born. They hope to return permanently to Croatia in the near future. My brother in law has been back in Croatia for 17 years. It is a beautiful country specially the coastal areas. Mauritius is a great little island and a fantastic place to raise kids. We've lived here for 12 years. Hopefully you will put Mauritius on your bucket list too! We are on the west coast of Mauritius near a place called Le Morne which is famous for its underwater waterfall. If you are interested to learn more about Mauritius you can check out the vlog of Lucy Leheilleix. Oooh, perhaps you and Carlo may even consider retiring here! There are no steps, promise. He he he.... Take care Nicki. X

[@annettes7460]

What a lovely and refreshing video, causing me to almost forget the shelter in place situation where I live. I'm hanging out with my quilt fabric, and should have a few more quilts completed by the time this is over. The bread episode is precious. Happy Easter...

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Carlo is always so happy. I'm binge watching your videos to make me happy. Thank you for making them.

[@NickiPositano]

Glad you like them!

[@EnhanceTheSeasonswithKaren]

I am LOVING your channel!! I have been binge watching all of you videos!! One of our wonderful subscribers told me about your channel! I will be sharing your channel with our subscribers!! Hugs from USA! Karen xo

[@cindihansen8111]

18:59 with all of you and the animals! Precious

[@bettystryk2310]

Of course, Carlo is lucky to have you also!!! Enjoy your life together which it looks like you are, lol.

[@GwenWiess]

I'm always so excited to watch your videos. I get so excited when they pop up in my subscriptions. You've inspired me to make my own videos during quarantine!

[@monicacorr6979]

Thank you for the recipes lovely to learn some local new recipes

[@nancyesposito1020]

I was just working in my garden today and walking and huffing and puffing... Nothing like your steps though!! it's amazing how quickly and body gets out of shape!

[@candledancer2]

Wow Carlos is so industrious! I had to laugh when you died on the stairs LOL. It is amazing how easy it is to get out of shape When proofing the yeast, make sure the water is luke warm and add a bit of sugar.

[@NickiPositano]

thanks for the tip!

[@nancycosta6925]

The end of the banana bread is the best. My favorite as well!🍞

[@paulwitts9976]

Hope you all have a happy and safe Easter 🐰🐰🐰🐥🐣🐥

[@Handballgeek]

Hi Nicki, Love your vlogs & thank you for posting them. I just love love Holly, she always seems to have a smile on her face. What a life you have... so tranquil, full of love and life ! You are so beautiful & classy, Nicki ! Thank you for sharing the sunshine with us through your videos. Carlos is always working around the house, he’s so easy going, humorous and always have a smile on his face ! I wish there are more videos and pictures of the younger you.

[@nathalienurse3336]

What a great video so entertaining. My gosh Carlo never stops, I had a good laugh as you barley made it home going up all those steps. That’s why you have children so they can do it for you 😉. That banana bread you made looks yummy and that salad I will def make. Have never seen tuna in a large bottle like that. Loved the last scene the whole family together on the bed, wishing you all a HAPPY EASTER. I guess Skye is too old for an egg hunt!..............🤗🇨🇦

[@aprile271]

This video is truly fabulous Carlo always working in the garden is a typical Italian man whom doesnt stop till hes done!!! God bless him and you really do a great job with these videos enjoyimg them with such heartfelt thoughts of being in Capri Positano with you too !!!be safe and. CIAO till next video!!!!

[@colleenfoote2865]

Thanks for sharing. It brings back good memories of my vacation there two years ago. Happy to see your beautiful surroundings during this lockdown we are all going through. Love to you all.

[@southerngirlinterrupted6572]

Awesome video! I hope you, Carlo and Skye (and Holly too!) have a wonderful Easter! 🐣 🐰 🙏🏻😘✝️💖

[@MariaPereira-rn5iv]

I love you Diaries 😍 holly your dog is so adorable 💕

[@cathryneallen9257]

You guys do so much work in the garden and around the house.....especially Carlo! He’s amazing....

[@NickiPositano]

Thanks Cathryne, I'm Carlo, you are really nice to me!

[@sjsomer917]

You guys are so inspiring and so fun to watch. Thanks so much for taking the time to produce such wonderful vlog.

[@mgtdgirl]

Thank you for the salad recipe. It looks delicious.

[@ChefJenniferParker]

I love the guitar music you use....so relaxing. Also appreciate the videos and seeing such a beautiful place. Looking forward to travel someday soon. Stay well.

[@FaithofMelchizedek]

Happy Easter! Now that is love...Carlo looking on the bright side of your bread making. Again a wonderful, real, video. Hugs

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

I enjoy your videos so much. I've mentioned it before but I'll say it again, I was thrilled to visit Positano this past November, 2019. What a beautiful place. But so many stairs!!!

[@ginadavis174]

Easter Greetings to you and your family! Thank you for continuing to post videos. Please know that they are very enjoyable to watch!

[@TheSonoranCottage]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for the music. Lovely.

[@psicologajimenaoteroaurist3342]

Me alegra mucho ver tus videos, lo cotidiano es hermoso! Gracias por la compañía. Saludos desde Chile !

[@joannsalas7015]

Finally able to finish watching from the other day. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Enjoyed watching as always 😀❤️

[@shirleyjordan5941]

Better than watching Netflix

[@xxkon24xx]

Your videos bring back so many memories from our trip last year...hope to visit again soon ...keep safe and thank you for sharing you beautiful city ..

[@carmenb1006]

Hello and Happy Easter 🐣🐰🐇. The salad 🥗 looks delicious 😋. I hope you guys have a wonderful day 😊. Always a great pleasure to watch your videos. ❤️🤗❤️

[@KatMatthews91]

I need to try that salad!

[@JuanDiaz-mq4xc]

Great episode, so positive and inspiring. Thank you Nicki, Carlo and Sky.

[@carlotapedro6695]

Hi Nicki...am still watching your videos... Am watching one by one your old videos🥰🥰🥰🇵🇭

[@capricris7672]

I'm bingeing on all your videos I'm addicted. The salad looked so delicious I'm definitely going to try it, I've made similar versions. So funny coming up the steps 😄 I love it.

[@desireeostermanmakeup]

Happy Easter 💛👍

[@laurenbouchie2394]

Nutella makes a everything taste good! Thanks for the great videos , I just found your page it was suggest from someone that watches the Chateau Diaries. I am really enjoying your videos! I can only dream of being in Positano, maybe one I can visit. For now I am happy looking at your videos an seeing it through your eyes!

[@maryreyes368]

Oh thank you! Happy Easter to you and family. I will make that salad. That bread, I think would be delicious dunked in hot coffee or chicken soup. Yum. Thanks for including the sheep. My best to all!

[@christineevans8998]

Incredible to see such empty roads! Happy Easter to you and your lovely family!

[@kathygarrett5623]

I just wanted to say Happy Easter and to thank you and your family for making these difficult times we are dealing with much easier for me. Your videos always make me smile and inspire me to keep a positive attitude and to create.😊 I don't think it was your intention, but you are leading by example for many of us around the world and I sincerely thank you💟 also, I watched a KZbin video from living traditions homestead titled the easiest bread ever.....I had never baked bread before but this honestly was very easy and absolutely delicious!

[@NickiPositano]

Thank you, I will have a look!

[@claudiarusso6702]

Bless Carlo and Nicki, you two are a great team! I'm 8 months behind and watching everyday, brings me so much happiness to see the beauty of your home and town. Nicki, you are simple beauty yet can create a great bounty and surrounded by the beauty of nature, your loving hens and Holly and yes, the cats, weather they are yours or Luca's, beloved cats indeed. Watching this video on New Years Day where the spirit of family, love, humor, good food, hard work, lovely animals and teamwork prove that unity is the only antidote to getting thru a pandemic. Bless you and your beautiful family, may the new year 2021 infuse more blessings, good health, more energy for Carlo (does he need anymore??) and more laughs and 💕. Happy New Year!!

[@NickiPositano]

Hi Claudia, I'm Carlo, Thanks for the comment, I really liked it.

[@claudiarusso6702]

@@NickiPositano Hi Carlo and Nicki, it's so nice to hear from you both! You are both are so busy climbing almost 500 steps plus all the other that needs to be done on your beautiful land! It's 10pm here and I'm heading to work at the hospital tomorrow morning but watching your videos and seeing your laughter relaxes me into a peaceful sleep. Blessings and keep those videos coming!👍👌🤩

[@JenShea]

What a wonderful video! (My favourite of all of it was at 19:00 when the whole family is outside hanging out!) Happy Easter from Ottawa 🇨🇦. Thank you for sharing your days with us! 💐🐣🤗

[@pitstop.pen10]

Carlo was running out of stones for the garden. You could bake some more bread! Only joking Nikki, great vlog as usual. That bed outside is a fantastic idea.

[@NickiPositano]

😂😂

[@janetlombardi2314]

Absolutely brilliant ur a lovely family such an inspiration thanks for ur hard work

[@1208sharon]

Another great video. Even though the streets are empty it’s still beautiful. Happy Easter 🐣