The Isle of Capri
It was another early start for us as we waited at bus stop 10 at 7.20 am to catch the bus, once more to Amalfi. We signed up for a boat tour of Capri and a guide with transport for a tour of both Capri and Anacapri. The day was cooler and more overcast than we have experienced since our arrival in Italy, but it was still warm. We really enjoyed seeing the land from the sea, it gave us a totally different perspective of the towns and their relation to one another. From an historical perspective, we could see the towers and lookouts dotted along and throughout the rocky, inhospitable coast and many local pathways, tracks and tunnels, that were used by locals to defend the coastline not only in WW2 but throughout history.
At Capri we were bused up to the shopping precinct and left to our own devices. We were very grateful that the day was comparatively cooler and a Monday as the crowds were manageable. Unfortunately, everything to visit on the island cost extra money and as the tour was pricey, we were not prepared to pay to enter the gardens, which, in our opinion, were more an opportunity for a view than a decent garden. The shopping was extravagant and slightly distasteful as were some of the shoppers. We saw a beautifully displayed, curved feature window of cuts of meat! Each piece of meat was laid out as if it were a piece of jewellery! Food and drinks were also expensive, but we had bought a panini in Amalfi, for our lunch. We were taken up to another town called Anacapri, which means above Capri. It had a chairlift and a villa to explore but we had a gelato and enjoyed the passing parade. The cost of shopping was more acceptable here. We found a local fruit shop and delicatessen, where we bought grapes, nectarines, bread, cheese and tomatoes for our dinner. We arrived back at our hotel at 7pm, just in time for a wine on our balcony overlooking the sea.
Overall, we don't think Capri lived up to its hype. It is long past its hay day in the 60's & 70's. The beach was very rocky and unappealing. Eliminating this excursion from your bucket list will save you good money that can be spent on something more worthwhile like Ravello.
Ciao
At Capri we were bused up to the shopping precinct and left to our own devices. We were very grateful that the day was comparatively cooler and a Monday as the crowds were manageable. Unfortunately, everything to visit on the island cost extra money and as the tour was pricey, we were not prepared to pay to enter the gardens, which, in our opinion, were more an opportunity for a view than a decent garden. The shopping was extravagant and slightly distasteful as were some of the shoppers. We saw a beautifully displayed, curved feature window of cuts of meat! Each piece of meat was laid out as if it were a piece of jewellery! Food and drinks were also expensive, but we had bought a panini in Amalfi, for our lunch. We were taken up to another town called Anacapri, which means above Capri. It had a chairlift and a villa to explore but we had a gelato and enjoyed the passing parade. The cost of shopping was more acceptable here. We found a local fruit shop and delicatessen, where we bought grapes, nectarines, bread, cheese and tomatoes for our dinner. We arrived back at our hotel at 7pm, just in time for a wine on our balcony overlooking the sea.
Overall, we don't think Capri lived up to its hype. It is long past its hay day in the 60's & 70's. The beach was very rocky and unappealing. Eliminating this excursion from your bucket list will save you good money that can be spent on something more worthwhile like Ravello.
Ciao
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