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Jun 26, 2008
So on Thursday we left Rome to get to Capri. We started on the train and got to Naples. This part of the adventure made me a little nervous because Tony was told by his Italian relatives to take off our rings and pay really close attention to where our money and valuables were. Apparently Naples doesn't have the best reputation.
So, on the ride there we got all protective about our stuff, watching each other's packs and such. It worked out just fine with no nutty events to speak of. But, as we rolled into Naples on the train, we started smelling some pretty terrible stench. Tony asked some guy what was going on and he said the trash workers had been on strike for about 2 weeks prior. That made all the trash on the side of the roads make more sense, but it certainly didn't smell any better by having that knowledge.
So, we jump off the train and hop on a bus. The further south you go in Italy, the more brazen the guys are around and towards the ladies. Their version of chivalry is when they only touch the ladies butts, and leave the breasts alone. Not really our kinda folks. So, Tony and I were in severe protection mode, which meant we'd book-end the Caroline and Tilly between us whenever we were in a crowd. The bus ride was one of those crowds. I stood between a guy who stunk worse than the results of the garbage strike (is there no deodorant in Italy?). Thankfully, the bus ride wasn't too long.
So we exited the bus near the sea - where I immediately took a deep breath - and headed toward the ferry which was going to take us to Capri. We felt a little more at ease in the midst of the (less compressed) crowd of tourists actually. There was enough space and time that Tilly and Caroline hung out under the shade while Tony and I went and got our tickets for the trip over.
We had to wait a while, so while we hung out we took a few photos of each other and the amazingly wrinkly old man selling pistachios and other fresh produce as snacks. He had quite the business going, although I think Tony was probably about 30% of his business that day. :)
The ferry ride was hot with the lack of a fresh breeze or air conditioning at all inside that boat. But, we made it to Capri and it was beautiful!
Jumping onto the dock, we struck out to find out evening's accommodations. To get there though, we had to travel by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k3hScFUTkA">funiculare</a> up the hill. That was pretty unique (as long as you don't live in San Francisco, I think it's unique). The hill was super steep and took about 4 or 5 minutes to get all the way up it, which doesn't sound very long, but when you're going up the hill in what amounts to a big metal train car by way of a rope and pulley system... well, that makes it feel like it takes forever.
Anyway, so we get to the top, step off, and look around... and it's gorgeous! No wonder everyone with mega-money in Italy ends up there. It's beautiful.
So, we take a stroll through Capri (the city) and head up the hill to our nunnery. Yup, you read that right... we stayed at a nunnery. It was fantastic (check out the photos) and cheap for Capri.
Right when we got settled in this huge storm showed up. Lightning and thunder everywhere! And then, within a few minutes, it just stopped. It was fantastic and beautiful.
We slept like babies that evening.
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Went to see the Blue Grotto
Jun 27, 2008
It's one of the 7 wonders of the world, so hey, we gotta see it. It was a little pricey, and you definitely want to go in the morning because it takes a while to get into it. But, it's really fun. Oh, and take a video camera and a bunch of photos. It's beautiful. Bring a bit of cash too to tip your boat guys.
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Boat Around the Island
Jun 27, 2008
Really fun to go around the island by boat. The tour is definitely worth it simply to relax on.
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Jun 27, 2008
One of the "must do" activities in Capri is to go see the Blue Grotto. Since it's one of the 7 wonders of the world, I have to agree that it's definitely something you have to see. We took a few photos and videos of it, but to get the real deal you should take a tour around the island. Then, you transfer from your boat to a tiny little row boat that barely fits 5 people (us four and the guy who rows).
The craziest part about the Blue Grotto, besides the fact that it's amazing to look at, is how you get inside. After you've transferred to the little row boat, you get down really really low in the boat, keeping your hands inside so you don't get them scraped off when the boat hits the rocks on the sides. Then the guy grabs a chain, brings in the oars, and waits for just the right moment where the waves go low enough to slip the boat into the grotto. He pulls on the chain and there we are. The guy sings and rows around for a few minutes. We just stared at each other and the water, taking it all in with a few photos and videos here and there.
Then, we do the same dance to get right back out, tip the guy a few bucks as we transfer back to the slightly larger, power boat.
And that's how it's done. Bring some cash, a bottle of water (it was hot on the power boat) and a camera that takes video. It'll be everything you hoped it would be.
One wonder down, 6 to go.
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Try not to eat out here. It's WAY overpriced. I mean, it's decent food, but holy cow they make a killing with extra fees. Watch out for those if you do eat out.
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