The Isola di Capri

After a beautiful ferry ride from Positano to Marina Grande in Capri, we caught an open air taxi to our apartment, Aiano B&B. The owner Antonio met us and showed us around. He brought us to his patio and gave us seats under a 65 year old fig tree. He brought us juice and a map. He showed us everything we needed to do. He grew up in Capri and was a former tour guide. He knew everything! Later we walked to the main square and on to the garden of giardini di augusto. The views were absolutely incredible! We explored and had drinks in the piazza. We walked to Terazza Brunella for a late dinner. The food and views were amazing! It turns out that Italian almond cake was invented here. Brunella added dark chocolate many years ago and now it's a tradition. It was to die for! The next day we took another open air taxi to the Blue Grotto. The open taxis are such a treat. They were made solely for Capri! The Blue Grotto had been closed due to high winds for 5 days. We got lucky because it was open today. We waited in a short line watching the people go in and out. It was crazy! It was high tide so you had to lay completely flat on the bottom on the tiny boat to get through the tiny hole in the cave. Once inside it was gorgeous! Such a bright electric blue. The boat guides even sang in Italian! After that, We caught a bus up to Anacapri. John rode the chair lift to the top of the mountain while I shopped. It was way too windy for me to ride. John said he had to hold onto things at the top! After a nice lunch, we caught a bus down to a beach club called lido di faro by the lighthouse. We enjoyed the sun! Johns swam in the gorgeous water among the rocks. We rode the bus back, rested, and had a picnic dinner at the apartment. That night we walked to town and I got my handmade Capri sandals made by Mr. Schettino. I met his wife Lydia whose father opened the shop 85 years ago. She showed me a picture of Jackie Kennedy getting sandals made there many years ago. Custom sandals are a must on Capri! We went back to the square for people watching and drinks. The fashion is indescribable!

The next day Tony and his wife Juicy made us breakfast. Tiny set up a private boat tour around the island even though he said the wind was up. We rode the cable car down to the marina and met our guide Stephano. He was the best guide! He grew up in Capri and loved the island! It was choppy but so much fun! It turns out that Stephano had Will Smith on the same boat last year! He showed us a picture of them together! We were a little queazy toward the end, so we found a  nearby beach and hung out for a while. We had a picnic dinner at our apartment again and enjoyed the views from our terrace. Capri was absolutely amazing!  Three nights just wasn't enough!