Pompeii and Capri

Hello All,

Pompeii was a very humbling sight to see. If you haven't heard about this archeological site, I encourage you to check out this link and read about the History of Pompeii.

A view of the ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background

A child frozen in time by the ashes and heat

It really doesn't seem right to smile in such a solemn city...

After exploring Pompeii, we spent the night in Sorrento before heading on the boat to Capri. I didn't get a chance to see the Amalfi Coast, but I hope to go back one day to experience it!

Ahhhhh Capri!

What a gorgeous place to visit! Capri/Anacapri is an Italian island off of Napoli's coast and is a popular VIP holiday location consumed by tourism. The prices are inflated on this spectacular island, but the views are worth it.
One of the most popular touristy sites we visited in Capri was the Blue Grotto. There is virtually no sunlight in this unique cave and yet, the water shines a bright blue. My camera really did not do the Blue Grotto justice. To get into the cave, you must get on this tiny little canoe-like boat with one other person and lay back as the guide pulls the boat under the narrow opening to avoid getting your head smashed against the rock.

Inside the Blue Grotto with view of the tiny entrance into the cave

With the flash on, you really can't tell the water is glowing.

Terrible picture, but it better depicts the glow.

Lido del Faro

In Anacapri, we went up to Monte Solaro via chairlift to see the breathtaking view over the island. As we hiked back down the mountain, we came across a trail and I insisted we explore to see where the path led. I am sure glad we did! We came across this small monastery and were greeted by several friendly monks who offered to show us the view from the back of the monastery. Wow just wow! It is situations like these that fuel my passion for travel! I remain grateful that they allowed us into their home and conversed with us, not many people get that opportunity.

The view from the monastery with the Faraglioni in the background

One evening in Capri, I decided to do some exploring off on my own, and I went to the lighthouse on Anacapri called Lido del Faro. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to watch a beautiful sunset to come here and enjoy the view!

Ciao,
   Meg