Day 5 - Captain Rich

We were successful in securing a vessel for the day from Renaldo and Maria – they even provided a cooler for a picnic lunch. Captain Rich set off for a tour around Capri. The Mediterranean, at least here, is surprisingly calm, and so very blue. We saw some spectacular scenery, as the coastline of Capri is full of craggy peaks and rocks. We also some spectacular lines to enter the famed “Blue Grotto” of Capri, with tour boats full of tourists lined up for their hour wait for their 5 minute 25 euro experience in the grotto.

 I haven’t mentioned before, but Italy is full of chaos – in the driving, in the hours that restaurants and shops keep, but also in the rules of engagement for waiting in lines. This is a country where being aggressive pays off.

We took a swim in the sea, and discovered that we’re very buoyant here…no need for life jackets (which is good, because another part of the Italian experience is lax regulations concerning personal safety – not sure we had any life preservers on board). After our swim, it was off to the Faraglioni Rocks, also famous in Capri. Rich successfully navigated our boat through the opening in one of the rock formations, giving us a view from up close inside of the rocks.

Back in Sorrento for our final dinner, we found a nice family restaurant, and dined al fresco, serenaded by a trio singing the famous Italian songs by streetlight. All we needed was to share some spaghetti, and it would have been a scene from Lady and the Tramp. Some late night gelato (and yes, it’s every day if you’re keeping track) and it was off to bed.