European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 11, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Hiking up from the town Capri to an Capri. Touristy Capri Wall to Wall with shops. Panoramic View of the Island and the Bay of Naples from Monte Solaro reached by chairlift from an Capri. By Bob Hoyer staff writer Limestone Silhouette on the Island of dreams. Is photos by Pete Milia playground of emperors romantic Isle of song Capri is a magic word in the inter National lexicon of  year thousands Marvel at the splendor of this rugged Limestone Rock just a 35-minute hydrofoil sprint out of Naples in the Blue of the Mediterranean. Arriving at Marin Grande one of two ports serving the Island the Visi Tor moves steeply Uphill by Cable railway to the Princi pal town which also carries the name of  babble of languages is heard in the tiny cafes of Piazza Umberto the main Square of Capri a place where visitors and residents alike come to preen themselves. It s a bit touristy. Some of the visitors Are pretentious. They come to be seen. But you can t Knock the setting says a american who has visited the Island More than a dozen  like Capri because there is no traffic use of the automobile is strictly limited. The main shopping streets Are closed to traffic. You Don t have to smell gasoline fumes and you Don t have to Duck motorcycles and scoot ers or contend with the ear splitting noise of their Muff  inhabited since the Stone age Capri has been a resort of sorts for More than 2,000 years. Augustus and Tiberius built retreats on the Island an kept it pretty much to themselves. But what was Good enough for two of Rome s most famous emperors could hardly be kept a secret. Down through the centuries Capri became More and More desirable As a tourist Haven. Since world War ii Jet travel opened up the Island for visitors from every Region of the  narrow streets of Capri stand Wall to Wall with shops most of them bulging with expensive goods clothing shoes ceramics leather Ware and jewelry. While some travellers end up spending More time an Money than they should in shops and nightclubs the is land s mild weather and natural beauties Are its Princi pal assets. Once strictly a summer resort Capri n w attracts tourists during All four seasons. The Blue Grotto a Cavern reflecting the Blue of the sea and the rugged coast providing spectacular views with every turn of the head Are the prime tar gets of shutterbugs. A chairlift takes the visitor from the Island s second town an Capri to the Peak of 1,932-foot Monte solar the highest Point on the Island. An Capri s principal attraction is Villa san Michele built in the Early years of the Century by swedish physician Axel Munthe. The Villa features an antique collection and a magnificent View of Marina  Miles South of Naples and nine Miles West of Sorrento Capri is served throughout the year by Hydro foil and Steamer. Island hotels Cater to All pocketbooks. The Uso i Naples lists Capri hotels Ano makes reservations for service personnel and dependents. A boat ride to the famed Blue Grotto the most famous among Capri s Many sea caves is a must on every tourist s itinerary. Page 12 the stars and stripes sunday september 11,1977 the stars and stripes Page 13