Capri

Capri is an island off the Sorrentine peninsula. It has been a resort island since Roman times and still is a popular holiday destination two millenia later. We made it a day trip and took a ferry there from Sorrento.

The port, Capri town is up on the hill

On the ferry there, we joined a local guided tour. The first place we visited on the island was the Blue Grotto. Capri’s Blue Grotto is known throughout the world for its size (I cannot believe how small it is), the intense blue tones of its interior (yes that was indeed amazing) and the magical silvery light which emanates from the objects immersed in its waters (didn't know coz didn't get a chance to try out).

Entrance to the Blue Grotto

The actual entrance to the Grotto is a small natural opening in the rocky wall, roughly about 1 metre above the sea level. Hence to get in, we had to climb aboard small rowing boats which they charged €10.50 per adult plus tips. I didn't think it was expensive until we got inside and I saw for myself how SMALL the Grotto is (sorry, I just can't get over how much they charged for this mini trip, even Tasha thought it was ridiculous).

Due to the size of the entrance, the boats had to wait around for their turn to go in. We also had to lie low on the boat.

Waiting to get in

To get in, the boatman had to set down his oars and maneuver the boat inside with the aid of a chain attached to the vault of the entrance.

The BLUE Grotto!!!

Getting out

Done

After the Blue Grotto, we were driven to Anacapri, the second town in Capri but supposedly 3 times larger. The main attraction there - other than taking the chair lift up the hill - is Villa San Michele.

Villa San Michele was owned by Axel Munthe, Swedish doctor, author and philanthropist in the early 1900s. The villa was beautiful. But due to time constraint we didn't go in, just walked the surrounding area.

Girls are tired of just posing for Daddy

I think Andrea took this

Well, let mummy take it then

We ended the day at Capri town, walking and shopping. True to its reputation as a luxury resort island, Capri town is lined with all the branded shops. Even I couldn't resist the temptation and got myself a pair of D&G sunglasses.

Waiting for the return ferry

Back in Sorrento

Not looking forward to the climb back to town!