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Christmas
on Capri Capri
is a remote island destination where movie stars go for a breath of vacation
air. On Christmas it was nothing too special, but absolutely the most
uplifting experience I've had in awhile. From just walking around the
island witnessing beautiful landscapes and blue water grottos, I was happy
to be there. Fortunately, when the weather warms up the island is flooded
with tourists but my visit was enjoyed in peace. I walked around in the
sun and managed to get some amazing pictures. During my holiday away from
home, it was hard to compare Christmas at home versus being on an island
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| The boat leaving for the La Isla de Capri in the morning. | After a 30 minute ride I arrive to what some people call paradise. | Marina Grande where the ships from Naples, Sorrento, Mergellina dock. |
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| Marina Grande where
locals dock their boats. |
The stillness of the bay. | The marina-front
restaurants and shops of Capri. |
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| A view of Mare Tirreno and the piazzetta where more of the touristy shops and restaurants are. | The clocktower and town hall behind located on the piazzeta at top of the hill in Capri. | A panoramic view from the piazzeta |
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| A view of Anacapri, the northern part of the Island that I didn't have enough time and reason to visit, but shall make a trip back to see it someday. | A panoramic view
from the belvedere of Capri. |
A panoramic view
from the belvedere of Capri |
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| Many alleyways and
narrow streets make up Capri. |
Many white-walled homes and characteristic shops are located around the island but especially in the medieval quarter. | Off the Faraglioni,
with Sorrento in the distant. |
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| Grotto di Matermania, where orgiastic rites were celebrated during the Imperial Age. | A beautiful view of Mare Tirreno | View
of Faraglione DI Mattermania and Mare Tirreno. |
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| Beautiful cliffs over look the ocean. | Sorrento and the
Amalfi coast in the distance |
Beautiful cliffs over look the ocean. |
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| The Natural Arch of Capri | Underneath the Natural Arch. | The Natural Arch of Capri |
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| Punto DI Massullo | Punta DI Massullo with the villa of Curzio Malaparte | Punta DI Massullo with the villa of Curzio Malaparte |
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| Grotto DI Matermania,
a place I will spend my future vacation. |
The bay of Scoglio del Monacone. | Scoglio del Monacone |
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| Faraglione DI Mezzo
and Faraglione DI Fuori. |
Punta DI Tragara
where the end of the path I took confronts the othe side of Capri. |
Marina Piccola,
the other side of Capri |
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| Marina Piccola from a distance. | Yellow cactus's
on the cliffs above the blue waters. |
The pathways along Capri. |
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| The pathway to Certosa DI San Giacomo, the Charthouse of St. James, a surviving landmark of Medieval pirate raids. | The Certosa DI San
Giacomo, a 14th century church. |
The backside of Capri. |
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| Magnificent entrances to people homes with the white columns and accentuating greenery. | Mare Tirreno and the sun reflecting. | The rocky shores down below. |
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