Sunday was our cruise to the Isle of Capri. We boarded a huge jet boat (like a big ski doo) from Sorrento to Capri. The island is beautiful with deep blue waters and soaring cliffs. After arriving in the busy port, we quickly boarded a smaller boat for a tour around the island.
The tour was wonderful, the sea is deep blue and the cliffs soar above, with many crags, caves, and grottos. One of the highlights was seeing the many private yachts moored around the island. Capri is truly for the rich and/or famous!
After a morning in the town, and a delicious lemon ice, we headed down the mountain back to the harbor where Lisa and I grabbed a bite to eat to take on the boat to Naples.
In Naples, our bus picked us up at the boat terminal and we made our way out of the city. The conditions in Naples is surprising, the part of the city we saw was run down, very dirty with garbage everywhere and a large shanty town in the middle of the city. It was quite the contrast from Capri!
We arrived in Assisi after our 5+ hour drive back north through the Italian countryside. As we approached Assisi, the size of the sunflower fields grew. It is really amazing to see bright yellow sunflowers for as far as the eye can see!
We stayed in a converted monestery just outside Assisi for the night.
Monday, Assisi and Florence!
You guys are really covering some ground. I hope you aren't as tired as I am, but I bet you are. Keep in mind that this is a trip of a lifetime, and the memories you are making will last forever.
ReplyDeleteLove you all,
Evelyn