When in Rome....day 3

The isle of Capri was on the agenda for day 3. We had an early start to the day...but my feet and I were so looking forward to not walking. 

2 hours on the bus with a 20 min refreshment break. 50 minutes on the ferry to the island. 

The island itself is very pretty and it looked a lot like the US Virgin Islands that we visited a few years ago. Vibrant market scene and then u drive to Anacapri that is the upper village. Narrow roads, hairpin turns and gorgeous views...it's an accident waiting to happen...so I guess it's a good thing that the locals drive. 

We raced for the chairlift as soon as we got our free hour. It's a little like parasailing...the silence as we floated along. I was surprised at the many empty chairs...and the fact that it wasn't as crowded as we thought it'd be. The guide said that for whatever reason, Sunday's are their busiest season and that he had a group of 75 just the prior day. 

Took the pictures at the top of the island...had the obligatory shot of vodka and then floated down. One day I'd hope to come back and watch sunset here. 

Lunch and some shopping later...we were on our way back. I did espresso the Italian way...and wow!! That's a shot to wake you up! You take it in a little shotglass sized teacup, standing at a bar. 

Back to the hotel...exhausted...crabby guy at the reception....takeout pizza from next door, a luxurious shower and crash into a dreamless slumber. 

Tomorrow...Vatican city!