Day Seven: Monday, April 21 - Full Day Excursion to the Isle of Capri
We took the hydrofoil from Marina Piccola to Capri. It's a twenty minute ride. Then we took the funicular to the town of Anacapri. There are no cars in this wealthy resort town.
It is a site. worth missing.
The roads are switchbacks, and there were times it was essential to back up to make the turn, to honk to alert oncoming traffic, to pass with inches to spare. I could see why the guidebooks recommend against planning to drive in this part of Italy. Leave it to the experienced drivers and enjoy the view.
Guided visit to the villa of Axel Munthe. This villa has spectacular gardens.
Weather permitting enjoy the scenery from the convertible car with the top down.
Now this was cool! The convertible taxis hold six passengers, and the views are spectacular.
Lunch was salad, ravioli,
In the afternoon, an optional boat excursion was available. It is not included in the program, partly because it works best on a day like we had. Sunny and in the 70s. We were not going to the Blue Grotto, but instead to the emerald and red grottos and to the Faraglioni rocks.
The water is just magical.
It was a wonderful boat ride.
and a chocolate torte
This water looks red because of the corals, reflected or seen near the surface of the water.
Can you see the boat that is going through the arch in the Faraglioni? We will go through after them.
We returned on the hydrofoil by 4PM. Dinner was "on your own". I was exhausted from our day in the sun and wind, so I snacked in my room and enjoyed my balcony.
Lest you feel sorry for me, in addition to breakfast and lunch, there was time to sit on a patio.
2 comments:
I had wondered why your itinerary didn't list the Blue Grotto as one of the sites (and sights!) you would see. Thanks for the explanation. And trust me. No one is feeling sorry for you!!! But we are enjoying your blog and all the lovely pictures.
One question. You say the garden was "worth missing." Was that intentional or a typo? - R.
Here's what one of the websites says:
"The interiors of the cave are at their bluest between 12.00 and 14.00 hours. This said, if you want to visit earlier in the day, the cave is still spectacular.
We suggest you avoid visiting the cave on cloudy days, when the reflections are at a minimum, and in the afternoon, when the cave is often closed due to rough sea conditions."
Also, you have to get there. And if the tides are in or it's too rough, they don't go. It is about a three minute experience.
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