European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 28, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Capris amps file a Shady restaurant Patio on the Island of Capri. Inside and outside the Blue Grotto it a Cave in the rocks in the sea beside Capri. Continued from Page 9 that the Pace and lifestyle Are so inviting and relaxing. For instance when you arrive at the Marina Grande the port that accommodates the hourly arrival of ships you la be greeted by men who offer to cart your Luggage to your hotel. Take them up on the offer because otherwise you la have to drag the Luggage on the crowded funicular a kind of vertical subway and through Capri s tiny streets. It just May seem a Little unnerving to give your Luggage to someone who looks puzzled when you ask for a receipt and who then haphazardly tosses it on a Heap with a dozen other bags. When we questioned our hotel owner about this system he burst out laughing and said Quot of you americans if it s lost you la just have to buy new clothes. Aren t you tired of those old ones anyway Quot the lussa8e arrived Safe and sound a couple of espressos later. What is there to do in Capri first there s the water. Some people find the Lack of smooth Sandy beaches a drawback and opt for a hotel with a Pool. That s convenient if you re feeling Lazy one Day but there Are few beaches in the world with the views offered by the Rocky coast of Capri. The most popular bathing area is at the Marina Piccola but we found it too crowded for our tastes. Instead head to the less known spot right beneath the Farag Lioni the massive jutting rocks. Shoppers stroll Capri s narrow streets. A amps file head out to the Punta Tragaras at Capri s Southeast Corner and then take the twisty Switchback walk Down to the Farag Lioni. At the base you can rent a chair. When you float in the deep Blue water you have the envious Choice of staring up at the Limestone Cliffs or up at the Farag Lioni. A pricey but delicious restaurant a Luigi is next to the Beach. A simple lunch there or elsewhere on the Island can consist of Capri s greatest creation a the caprese salad. Slabs of fresh Buffalo milk Mozzarella Are alternated with Tomato slices and fresh Basil leaves and then drizzled with extra Virgin Olive Oil. Buffalo milk Mozzarella made Only in the Naples area is far Superior to cows milk Mozzarella. Wash the meal Down with Capri s Crisp wine. We would usually spend the morning at the Beach and then spend the afternoon exploring. There Are any number of walks a visitor can make with a drop dead View waiting at every turn. One of the most popular walks is to Villa Jovis the ruins of the Island Retreat of emperor Tiberius. The Villa by now is rather unimpressive but the route winds past mansions surrounded by Gates and Walls covered in purple and Pink Flowers through vineyards past simple Homes and Beautiful gardens. Villa Jovis stands High on the Island s Northeast Corner and it provides a Lovely View. There Are two routes to the Villa both equally rewarding. One leads straight out of town on the via Tiberio while a longer path circles the coast past the Punta Tragaras and the Farag Lioni. Another afternoon can be spent visiting an Capri and Monte Solaro the highest Point in Capri. In an Capri most visitors head straight to the Villa of the swedish physician Axel Munthe but it s really Only Worth seeing for the View. Instead go to the Piazza san Nicola which contains the charming Church of san Michele. The floor is a Brilliant mosaic of Majolica tiles depicting the Story of Adam and eve. Monte Solaro is reached by chairlift from the Piazza Vittoria. The chairlift carries you through vineyards and has Lovely views of an Capri while the View from Monte Solaro will give you a Panorama Over the town of Capri and another look at the Farag Lioni. In the evening we d Saunder into the town of Capri by now bereft of the Day tourists. From our favorite cafe in the Piazza Umberto we d linger Over our Campari or Cynar italian Artichoke liqueur before dinner just watching people. The passing Parade chats away in a half dozen tongues. Virtually All of the boutiques Are open late in the evening and it s fun to window shop while you nibble on Gelati after dinner. But frankly we be never found much that was Worth the Price. Capri admittedly is not the Only Island in the Bay of Naples. Ischia is sometimes touted As a less expensive less spoiled alternative to Capri. Procida the smallest of the three islands also is supposed to have the fewest tourists. Every time i return to Capri i swear that i will make a trip to one of the other islands to finally find out for myself. But with the sirens song in my ears i find i can t Ever leave. 10 stripes Magazine june28, 1990