ISLE OF CAPRI

We spent a day on the Isle of Capri during our recent vacation. Capri is an island that is 3.8 miles long and 1.7 miles wide at its widest point. The elevation changes quite dramatically so we decided to rent a scooter for the day. The scooter was not nearly as comfortable as our touring bike, but it made exploring every inch of the Island a lot easier.

The sea from the top of a castle on the Island.

Another view from the castle

The opposite side of the Island.


As most of you know, I have always been fascinated with (and collect) lighthouses. Here I am in front of the lighthouse on the Island.

Here is a picture of Alan and I at the base of the lighthouse.

SUNSET ON THE MEDITERRANEAN

No words necessary!

THE RUINS OF POMPEII ITALY

One of the stories that always fascinated me as a child was the story of Pompeii. Alan and I decided that while we were in Italy we would take the time to go and see the ruins. It is quite amazing to see how much of the city survived. After the eruption, Pompeii was covered by 30 feet of volcanic ash. I can not imagine the amount of hours that went into excavating this site.



I think this was the entrance to one of the more wealthy homes.




The above picture is a building of importance. Comparable to a modern day court house.

This was the bakery. The 4 stone structures are what remains of the grinding mills. They would tie slaves or mules to the wheels and have them turn the stone all day to grind the grains.

This was the Egyptian temple.

THE HIKING TRAILS OF CINQUE TERRE

Over Easter weekend Alan and I took a few days to do some hiking in Cinque Terre. This has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. The trails worm their way up and down the mountain along the sea.


We came around a corner and the trees just seemed to frame this view. You can't help but take lots of pictures.


Look closely and you will see one of the trails pretty much in the center of the picture. At times the trail was very easy to walk but at other times it was either straight up, straight down or really narrow with a drop off the side straight into the sea. (Or should I say straight into the rocks along the sea)