Another glorious sunrise saw us setting out for Capri. After much internet searching for the best way to reach the ferry terminal we headed out. Part of the metro trip was on an unknown line and it was down in the bowels of the earth! The escalators were quite steep and rather unnerving as we went down 4 levels. The station was the start of the line and we were packed on like sardines - you tell your head not to think about worst case scenarios! Luckiy we got off at the second station!
We found our way to the ferry and we soon skimming across the water. An hour later we were docking in Capri. It was like a quiet fishing harbour which closes down in the winter. The weathet was rather cool, although sunny, so we ducked into any type of shop just to get warm.
We found where the funicular was and took the trip up to the higher level of the town - the view was spectacular! It's actually a quaint place with narrow alleyways and tiny shops. It was so much cooler at the top and we decided it was time for our 'Lunch in Capri'! We found a lovely restaurant with an excellent view and spent a few hours with warmth, good food and company. We did smile about the seeming extravagance of our lunch but it was certainly a treat!
Once more into the cold air it was a matter of walking to keep warm. The strange thing w as the number of outdoor cafés wuth no heating but as all good detectives do we 'sniffed' out the only one with heating and spent time people watching!
The ferry left Capri just after 6pm and the journey was quick - well I had a nanny nap so it seemed quick! Finally back to the apartment by 8 and another good day had been had by all!
Wishing everyone a great 2019
We found our way to the ferry and we soon skimming across the water. An hour later we were docking in Capri. It was like a quiet fishing harbour which closes down in the winter. The weathet was rather cool, although sunny, so we ducked into any type of shop just to get warm.
We found where the funicular was and took the trip up to the higher level of the town - the view was spectacular! It's actually a quaint place with narrow alleyways and tiny shops. It was so much cooler at the top and we decided it was time for our 'Lunch in Capri'! We found a lovely restaurant with an excellent view and spent a few hours with warmth, good food and company. We did smile about the seeming extravagance of our lunch but it was certainly a treat!
Once more into the cold air it was a matter of walking to keep warm. The strange thing w as the number of outdoor cafés wuth no heating but as all good detectives do we 'sniffed' out the only one with heating and spent time people watching!
The ferry left Capri just after 6pm and the journey was quick - well I had a nanny nap so it seemed quick! Finally back to the apartment by 8 and another good day had been had by all!
For our last day Naples we took the Hop on/off bus.There are two routes - historic and scenic. The city was blocked with vehicles only the punctuated sounds of sirens moved anyone. The historic centre is dusty and dirty. Washing hanging from the balconies sometimes the only colour - I would be fearful of dropping the washing/pegs if I had to do this!
The views on the scenic tour were much better with houses cascading down the hillside to the sea. After the tour getting back to our apartment it was another of those sardine train trips only worse! There was no time for niceties, you were shoved into the carriage with nothing to hold onto. As the train lurched out of the station I gave a 'sqeak' of shock, lurched and grabbed onto the nearest person. For some reason this train ballet - well I was balancing on one leg for most of the journey - gave me the giggles and I was unable to stop laughing. Perhaps it was the fear of falling over and being trampled that did it. Anyway my antics and uncontrolled goggling seemed to set quite a few others off - I'm sure ut was the most entertaining trip they'd had for a while!
Our last breakfast was once again overlooking the Bay of Naples with another amazing sunrise before heading off to Rome. This time the train ran on time and after reaching speeds of 299km we were there in 70 minutes.
A quick (joke) visit to the Rome police station did not end with my passports back!
Finally we arrived at our home for the next 4 days and have a fine view of the Vatican.
Wishing everyone a great 2019
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