May 15-
Today we set out for the beautiful island of Capri- another place of inspiration for writers and the place where the Roman Emperor Tiberius built his island getaway, Villa Jovis. It has been written that when he saw this island and the vantage point it provided from atop the cliff, he traded the much larger island of Ischia for Capri. Later, he spent 10 years in exile here. I could too!
Once docked we headed toward Anacapri, the small town on the higher side of the island, to explore first and then returned to Capri later in the day when all the crowd from the cruise ships were heading back to their boats. We were so fortunate to have such a clear day that provided us with a beautiful view of the Bay of Naples.
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| On the ferry to Capri |
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| Capri Island-(pronounced KAH-pree) |
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Chair lift to the highest point on the highest point-
Mount Solero on Anacapri |
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| View from the lift on the way up |
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| At the top of the chair lift- |
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| Famous Faraglioni Rocks |
San Michele Chiesa- a 17th century church with a floor made completely from majolica tiles illustrating the story of Creation- bellissimo!
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