Fun Times and Beautiful Scenery-Capri
How would you feel flying across one of the most beautiful islands in the world? Day 7, which was the day we visited Capri was the day I most enjoyed. The island is split into two parts Capri and Anacapri. Ana means “above” and Anacapri is above Capri, that’s how it got its name. It was first colonized by the Greeks, but now it is a part of Naples. The breathtaking view was something worth seeing, and one the most beautiful sights I have seen. The island wasn’t massive, but it is something definitely not worth missing. We toured the island and got to experience both Capri and Anacapri, than we had about 4 hours on our own to do as we choose.
We rode a ferry off the coast of Naples, and the ride was an hour long. As the island was closer in sight, everyone’s eyes were beaming of excitement because this was the Island of Capri that we have heard about, and we have been eager since we heard that we would get an opportunity to visit. It isn’t just a typical island, even contains legends from ancient Greek writings. It is the perfect destination for any type of trip. The Island was not bowdlerized in any shape or form; it was as if it was the type of view was that only heard of in fairy tales.
When we were in Anacapri, we took a tour and got to endure a chair lift ride to reach the top. From the top of Anacapri, you can see the entire island and get a panoramic view; it was the ideal place for pictures. The ride up to Anacapri was about 12 minutes long, and it was filled with peace and beauty. When ascending though the clouds, I could see myself getting further and further away from the water and low land, yet getting closer and closer to the greenery. I could hear the birds chirping, feel the sea breeze, and smell the fresh intoxicating air and really sense and get a feel and see nature at its finest. Joyfulness and peace flushed through my skin. It was as if all worries were taken away because the beauty was all I had left to see, I could appreciate what is around.
After the tour of Anacapri, a choice was given to either stay at Anacapri or going down to Capri, but everyone chose to go to Capri. In Capri, we could swim at the beach, take a tour with a boat of the grottoes, or walk around, and I decided to swim at the beach. It was a very gorgeous. Seas were emerging from deep below and the water was crystal clear. The vast landscape sparkled in the sun.
On the contrary, even though the time we had was greatly appreciated and well spent, spending more time there would have been preferred because than we could have a chance to ride the boat too see the grottos, take a swim, and see more allowing us to get a full experience of the Island since it is such a wonderful opportunity to get a chance to visit one of the most magnificent Islands. Therefore, spending more time there would give you a chance to get to fully see it because for many people this is a once in a life time opportunity that should be taken full advantage of.
2 responses to “Hana B”
Hana, it is so obvious the love you have for Capri. That really came through in your writing. And I agree, it is a most beautiful place. However, think of these student tours like an appetizer plate at a dinner. You get to taste a little–you might even get to taste 5 or 6 things but just enough to know whether you really like that food and will return to order a main course of that type. Now you know you liove Capri. You will probably want to go back again someday and stay several days. You might want to see other places in Italy or other countries such as Greece, Spain, Portugal, Croatia–places you could compare to Capri and maybe enjoy as much or more. I hope you have many lovely travel experiences.
Hana
I am so happy that you realize the once and a lifetime experience you were blessed with. The majority of kids your age do not get to experience the sites you got to see. Your description of the beauty and peace of your ride up to Anacapri used great descriptive words, nice work.