Capri Sun

Well, if you have consumed the fruit juice found at Shop n' Save called "Capri Sun", you might have a very small idea about what Capri is really like. In reality though, you probably have no idea of how amazing this island off of the coast of Sorrento really is. Imagine lemon trees loaded with fruit, orange trees with large balls hanging amongst the leaves like Christmas ornaments; and your thinking of what Capri is like. The weather was sunny and warm (65 f) and some of us now have light sunburns and chapped lips. The island is only accessable via a ferry from the Sorrento docks and the half an hour boat ride across the bay. Off in the distance we could spy Mt. Vesuvius through the haze and fog as we docked in the Grand Harbor.
Capri is the summer home of many wealthy people and is populated year round by locals. Little shops lie around corners of steep alleys and winding paths. Cars are rare and most people get around on foot or by small scooters.
Our group walked up to the former palace of Emperor Tiberius, who ruled from 14AD-37AD. Famous for his insane later years, the cliffs you see in the photos were used to dispatch many of his enemies by having them thrown from their heights.
The ruins feature some classic roman arches and brickwork, as well as some remnants of mosaic tile floors.
The weather became cloudy as we headed back to Sorrento for some brief shopping and return to our hotel.
Tomorrow we are off to Pompeii and then the bus trip to Rome...weather will be wet with rain expected. So much for Capri sun!

(ps...some of the additional kids in the photos are from the Connecticut group traveling with us.)