Capri Sun

Capri

Not to rub it in, but the sixty five degree weather and sun made today the best one yet. Crossing the Bay of Naples on the hydrofoil from Sorrento in the sun and wind started an exciting day off right. Although we were running late and literally running for the ferry, the twenty minute ride to the resort island of Capri where fashion designers, moguls and actors have homes was a fun one. The long walk up the twisting path up the mountain side to the Villa Jovis, home to Emperor Tiberius gave the kids a chance to bask in the sun and peer into the gardens, through the gates of villas and experience Mediterranean life in the slow lane. Stopping into a local market, we bought fresh bread, sliced meats and cheeses, fresh fruits and drinks for a picnic on the mountain top.  

After visiting Capri we took the hydrofoil              

 to the Port of Naples for the ride to Rome.  

 Three hours later we began the second part

 of our adventure when we checked into our

 hotel in the heart of the eternal city. Dinner

 out and a happy birthday sung in Latin to

 one of the kids from a group touring with us.

 Tomorrow we will visit the Colosseum, 

Forum, and other sites of interest. 


The pictures to the side and below were taken in the harbor of Sorrento before we left for Capri and while we were waiting in the central piazza at Capri as well as after lunch at the Villa Jovis.