April 12 & 13, 2017: And It's Capri!

 

Horray, Jim's hat is found! Lorenzo, the cute guy driving our boat found the hat and turned it into the stand where we purchased the tickets. 

There are nooks and crannies everywhere and today we follow the road that hugs another hill and get some more incredible views. This is our last full day in Positano and we tell the village people, the real village people. They all tell us to please stop by to say good-by before leaving.  The Porters arrive a little late, but close enough and off they go. Man, that is some of the best money we ever spent as they throw the suitcases across their shoulders and walk down 100 steps to the cart. It is slightly strange to see your suitcases disappear and you can only hope you see them again.  Last stop at our restaurant for a little wine before the ferry arrives to take us to Capri. They treat us so good they bring out appetiters and then a very special gift. Out comes a water color poster for each of us of the beach and restaurant with the village in the background. How sweet. A special toast to you Poisitano, and especially to Amelia, Lorenzo, Casola Francesco (our tailor), Gaetano and all the people at Le Tre Sorelle!! Here comes the Ferry, on go our bags and us and we head out to sea.  

Porters are at the dock and Tina makes the deal for delivery to our new house address. The best part of Capri lies in a saddle between Capri and Ani-Capri (the high point) so up the hill you must go. A taxi can work but the Venticular Rail is best. If you can find the ticket office! Eventually we score tickets and take the short ride to the city square. The view is so incredible people bunch up to take the photos. We find our contact, Mikala, and she leads us up a narrow alley, through a big green gate up stairs and into a beautiful and tastefully decorated home. Bedrooms down and the kitchen upstairs. But out the door of the kitchen on the roof are tables, chairs to enjoy the most incredible view of the island and sea imaginable. The view at night is another beautiful sight with a sky full of stars, the lights on the island and in the distance the lights of Naples. We spend time with a nice glass of wine every night!

We have in hand a recommended restaurant from our restaurant in Positano and we look it up. What a charming place and the owner greets up and is happy to hear a previous employee of his recommended his place. This is a classy but not stuffy place with wonderful food and service. We love it and make a decision to spend dinner her every night.