The Island of Capri

Ahh....... the Island of Capri

From Sorrento we traveled to Naples where we caught a ferry ship to Capri. Once in Capri we got on a very small power boat for our cruise around the island. There are spectacular views of the cliffs surrounding Capri as well as the water. If nothing else it was worth it just to see the beautiful clear and I mean clear waters. I hope that you will take the time to click on the pictures so you can get a greater view of the water. As we were traveling the guide pointed out some interesting facts about Capri and the surrounding areas. But I admit I was more taken with the water than anything she was saying so this blog will be short on history… The water is so clear you can see the floresant coral under water.




(for my love affair with water see my blog from last year “Are we of water or land”)

One of the unique views was of a rock formation that the people of Capri have deemed the Virgin Mary. They believe that the rock formations have taken on the image of the Holy Mother and her followers after Christ’s death.


The rock formations here are called the Faragilione – or the Sea Stacks. These are natural formations that have been weathered over millions of years. The one closest to the mainland is called Stella, the next Mezzo, and the most unique of all is called Scopoto. It is impossible to capture the magnitude of these rocks in picture. You have to be there to truly appreciate the beauty and significance of them.
Once our boat ride was over – one moment – I forgot to tell you that there are so many boats out there making waves that during one eventful period I was drenched by a wake from another boat. So much for looking nice in Capri= I had to suffer with “wet butt” syndrome. Thank goodness it was sunny and hot and I dried quickly.
Ok – so we were on our way to Capri – you have to take a tram up the cliffs to Capri. Once there you walk to the most expensive sections of Capri only to end in one of the most beautiful garden areas I have seen in Italy. These are called the gardens of Emperor Augustus. After taking pictures we were led over to the side of the cliff where you could take pictures of the Marina Piccola below.

Again breathe taking views.

Capri is a beautiful island and I hope that someday you will have an opportunity to see the clear blue waters and the fantastic natural rock formations.