Italy - Naples and Capri

I arrived in Italy after a month in Turkey and perhaps it was culture shock or perhaps I had created an idea in my mind about what Naples would be like, but I was a little underwhelmed. The weather was cooler, the people seemed a little unhappy or not as laid back and after arriving at the hotel, I went for a walk and accidentally walked around the worst part of the city without realising. This was not a good beginning but things gradually shifted. The next day I went on a free walking tour and despite the rain, enjoyed exploring the old town and having some delicious pizza with some people that I met on the tour. Naples has character and really cool street art. It was fun to walk around the narrow streets, explore further afield and appreciate their obsession with the Napoli football team and in particular, Maradona. You can't go a few steps without seeing the light blue and white stripes and the number three (the number of championships they have won) or the number 10 (Maradona's number). 

In my final day, after much deliberating, I took a day trip to Capri. The weather seriously limited my time on the island because only the larger 'twice a day' ferry was operating. The smaller, hourly ferries weren't operating because of the weather. I don't often get seasick which was good because it was very choppy and I ended up listening to music on the trip so I didn't have to listen to the sounds of various passengers throwing up. I arrived in one piece in Capri and while I wasn't able to see what I really wanted to see (Casa Malaparte) I was able to walk around and enjoy the atmosphere, the gardens and the sculptures. It is a pretty island and I would like to go back when it is warmer. I don't think I could afford to stay there (I bought an espresso without checking the price and it cost me 6 euros which is about $11 dollars!!!) but another day trip would be nice. I did grow to really enjoy Naples but it was time to move on to Florence.

Naples

 

 

  

Capri