The Island of Capri
About one year ago I read an article in the travel section of the newspaper about an island off the coast of Naples called Capri. I actually drew stick figures on the picture of the island; wrote "Mark and Lora were here"; and left it for Lora to find.
Turned out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
We spent three days on the island. There is something magical and mysterious about an island. Loved the piazetta with shops and cafes. The rocky cliffs were awe-inspiring. And the sunshine was spectacular. Nothing short of a mediterrean paradise. Caesar Augustus actually built a villa on the island 2000 years ago. And it still is home to some italian celebrities like Giorgio Armani and Sophia Lauren.
Capri is famous for the Blue Grotto. Ought to be one of the natural wonders of the world. Because the opening to the grotto is so small, you have to hop into a little row boat with an oarsman and wait till the tide is just right to get inside. It is pitch black inside except for the florouscent blue water. I don't understand all the science behind the iridescent blue color, but it is breathtaking. And our oarsman actually sang a little Solo Mia while we were inside.
Turned out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
We spent three days on the island. There is something magical and mysterious about an island. Loved the piazetta with shops and cafes. The rocky cliffs were awe-inspiring. And the sunshine was spectacular. Nothing short of a mediterrean paradise. Caesar Augustus actually built a villa on the island 2000 years ago. And it still is home to some italian celebrities like Giorgio Armani and Sophia Lauren.
Capri is famous for the Blue Grotto. Ought to be one of the natural wonders of the world. Because the opening to the grotto is so small, you have to hop into a little row boat with an oarsman and wait till the tide is just right to get inside. It is pitch black inside except for the florouscent blue water. I don't understand all the science behind the iridescent blue color, but it is breathtaking. And our oarsman actually sang a little Solo Mia while we were inside.
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