Capri

Capri. A small island right off the Sorrento coast. For 65 Euro..guessing approx 110 or 120 US dollars, I went on a boat excursion to see the island of Capri. Myself and 10 other people from the hostel joined as we were curious what we were spending our precious savings on. I was hoping it wasn't a scam that I have experienced before with my parents in the Amalfi Coast. The rumors we had heard about it being a great adventure came true! Worth every penny spent!

The people from the company picked us up directly from the hostel and took us to the boat, which was only shared among us 11 students. What a blast. Took the boat along the Sorrento coast and then went around the island viewing the white,blue,and green grotto! The blue grotto is the one with brightest blue water, however, the cave is so small you have to pay to take a little boat in there for 2 mins. aka rip off. But the boat was able to drop us off in the green grotto which we got to swim through. Absolutely amazing! After the swim and the tour around the island, the boat dropped us off to do some sight seeing on the island. Took the cable car up the island to the center of town. I spent the afternoon window shopping, seeing as Capri is very expensive and known for celebrities shopping there. Prada, high designers, you name it. Window cases covered with diamonds....ah a girl can dream!!!

Finished the day coming back in the Sorrento marina. The guys that took us out on the boat also took us back to the hostel. However, 11 people and 1 small car and 1 scooter couldnt fit everyone so they had to make rounds. Ian and I jumped on the scooter. Imagine an italian man, me, and ian all stuck on a tiny scooter riding through the streets of Sorrento. This could quite possibly be the highlight of the day. I could not stop giggling from the excitement. Excitement and nerves wondering if I was going to make it back to the hostel in one piece. We were speeding through the traffic passing vehicles and other scooters, as well as turning on sharp blind corners on the cobble stone roads! ( I have pictures)

Possibly the best 120US dollars I have spent so far. I thank myself for working so hard the past year to be able to experience this. And  at that same time I think, a job? NO THANKS! Working 9-5 is not appealing when taking in the coast line from a boat in southern Italy. Who would like to support my traveling fund :) ?

Well, thats all for now...headed to Pompeii tomorrow and then Rome after. Looking forward to seeing the sights in Rome!