The Amalfi Coast & Capri - October 2000

Welcome to our Amalfi Coast and Capri - October 2000 web page. As you may have guessed, these are photos from our recent trip to Italy. We hope you enjoy the photos.

 
 
Flight Out
   Kris contemplating the 9 hour flight as we wait in line to get our boarding passes
Thameslink
   We decided to visit Brighton during our 8 hour layover
Brighton - Kris
   At the beach in Brighton. 
Brighton - Sal
   Sal at the beach in Brighton
Il Soraceno Balcony
   A magnificent ocean view from our hotel balcony
Il Soraceno Balcony II
   A coastline view from our hotel balcony
Amalfi Town
   Kris hanging out in Amalfi
Amalfi Sunset
   A view of the town of Amalfi from the peer at sunset
Amalfi Sunset II
   A view of Amalfi from the peer
Amalfi Dusk
   A busy Amalfi street at Dusk 
Il Soroceno
   A view of our hotel from the beach
Positano
   A view of Positano from a road a few hundred yards from the town center
Positano-Sal
   Sal overlooking the Medetaranian Sea on a pebble beach in Positano
Positano - II
   A view of Positano from a boat we took from Positano to Amalfi
Il Soraceno Hotel
   Our hotel in Amalfi
Il Soraceno Hotel
   The magnificent Il Soraceno Hotel. This picture was taken from a boat ride from Positano to Amalfi. 
Amalfi Coast & Kris
   A beautiful veiw of Kris and the Amalfi Coast from Ravello. 
Ravello - Sal _ Kris
   A romantic evening in Ravello
Ravello - Scenic II
   Another scenic view from the gardiani di Villa Rufolo in Ravello
Ravello Scenic
   A scenic view from the Gardiani di Villa Rufolo
Giardini di Villa Rufolo
   Kris in the Villa Rufulo Gardens
Pompei
   An Ancient meeting place
Pompei - Mummy
   Mummification occured when the ashes from Vesuvius settled on the ancient town
Pompei - Kris & Vincenzo
   Kris and our guide Vincenzo in the ruins at Pompei
Pompei - Art
   Ancient art on the walls in Pompei
Pompei - Street
   A rare empty street in the ruins of Pompei
Pompie - Bar
   Even the ancient Pompein's had to go to the corner bar for a drink.
Pompei - Brothel
   A menu item in a brothel in Pompei
Pompie - Directions
   Directions to the Brothel in Pompie
Vesuvius Scenic
   Looking at some lava fields on Vesuvius
Vesuvius Crater
   Looking in the mouth of Monte Vesuvius
Vesuvius
   A hail storm at the top of Monte Vesuvius kept us at the peak for one-half hour
Capri - Boat
   Our first glimpse of the Isle di Capri
Hydrofoil Soaking
   Rough seas caused many on the other side of our boat to get soaked. Luckily, we remained dry.
Capri - Grand Marina
   The Grande Marina at Capri
Chiesa di San Michele
   A view of the Noah's ark scene on the floor at Chiesa di San Michele
Palace Sunset
   An incredible sunset from the balcony of our hotel room
Isle de Ischia
   A view of the Isle de Ischia (pronounded Is-Kia)
Palace Hotel Room
   The off-white cream in our hotel room is a favorite color of Capri
Palace Hotel - Kris
   The front of the Palace Hotel with Kris. 
Palace Hotel - View w_Kris
   A view from our hotel room in Anacapri
Caprisean street
   Kris getting geared up for some power shopping in Capri
Capri - Morning Coffee and Tea
   Frequent stops at Bistros restored our energy
Capri - Bistro
   A look at our Bistro from the street
The Faraglioni
   A view of the Faraglioni from a walk near the town of Capri
Faraglioni
   Another shot of the Faraglioni
Faraglioni - Kris
   Kris resting near a great view of the Faraglioni
Faraglioni - Sal
   Sal contemplating life on our Faraglioni walk
Ocean View
   A magnificent ocean view observed during our Faraglioni walk
Arche de Naturale
   A huge natureal arch near the town of Capri
Arche de Naturele - Kris _ Sal
   Sal & Kris at the Arche de Naturale overlook
Villa San Michele
   Kris in the Villa San Michele
Villa San Michele - Overlook
   An overlook view from Villa San Michele
Villa San Michele - Kris
   A nice place to relax in Villa San Michele
Villa San Michele - Trees
   A row of trees in Villa San Michele
Monte Solerno Chairlift
   A ride up Monte Solerno from Anacapri 
Monte Solerno - Anacapri
   A view of Anacapri from the chairlift up Monte Solerno
Monte Solerono - Kris & the Faraglioni
   A view from the top of Monte Solerno include the Faraglioni and Kris.
Monte Soloerno - Sal
   A view from the top of Monte Solerno includes the town of Capri, the Amalfi Coast and Sal
Monte Solerno - Sal & Kris
   Sal & Kris at the top of Monte Solerno
Monte Solerno - Kris & Naples
   A veiw from the top of Monte Solerno includes the Bay of Naples, the town of Capri, and Kris
Monte Solerno - Capri
   A view of the town of Capri from the top of Monte Solerno
The Blue Grotto - Waiting
   Waiting to go inside the Blue Grotto. Notice how everyone is laying flat in their boats. This was necessary to avoid hitting the rocks as you enter. 
The Grotto - Opening
   The opening in the Blue Grotto sometimes closes completely when the waves hit. 
The Blue Grotto - Entrance
   This is a shot while I was laying down in the boat as we entered the Blue Grotto
The Blue Grotto
   Notice the irridecent blue color of the water. This is the result of sunlight passing under the cave (grotto) walls and hitting the white sand below and reflecting into the grotto. 
The Blue Grotto - Water
   A good shot of the water inside the grotto. This is exactly what the water looked like from inside. 
The Blue Grotto - Exiting
   A shot of the Grotto opening as we exit.
Archeological Museum - Pompei
   a 1/100th exact replica of the ruined city of Pompei. Even the paintings on the walls were replicated.
Archeological Museum - Hercules
 
Archeological Museum - Sculpture
   A very interesting sculpture at the museum
Archeological Museum - Hercules (Altered, Rotation)
 

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