Monthly Archives: June 2019

Fun in Sorrento

Posted on June 25, 2019 by cathyharnett

Last time we passed through Sorrento on our way back from Capri it was grey and raining and we hurried through to the train station heads down. Today the sun scorched your eyeballs out. Heat fell from above only to … Continue reading →

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Return to Stabia

Posted on June 21, 2019 by cathyharnett

Home again next day, with the Bay wreathed in mist as it had been on our first crossing. We had the most successful two-person approach to the pontoon yet and celebrated with lunch at the Captain’s Cabin. We had an … Continue reading →

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The Beach

Posted on June 16, 2019 by cathyharnett

John had done some research online and the beaches were mainly run by concessions, which rented out loungers etc for the day, so we set out with just our towels and various things to read. We went through the streets, … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Citadel

Posted on June 15, 2019 by cathyharnett

Today the newer part of Gaeta straddles the low saddle of land either side of a high rugged peninsula, which was the original Roman stronghold around which a mediaeval town grew. It was one of the Mediterranean’s maritime republics and … Continue reading →

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Sail! A Sail!

Posted on June 13, 2019 by cathyharnett

Our long trip to Gaeta turned out to be a glorious sail with the wind on our quarter. Five hours of pure pleasure, when we sat back and rode the wind letting the autopilot take the strain. I felt sorry … Continue reading →

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Ponza

Posted on June 11, 2019 by cathyharnett

Ponza is the main island of the Pontine group, higher and more rugged than Ventotene, its’ coast riddled with geological features. We were careful to avoid some of the more outlying ones on our way in. The main harbour is … Continue reading →

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Island Life

Posted on June 10, 2019 by cathyharnett

After breakfast we set out to explore the island. John had spotted the tourist office at the top of the zigzag slope up to the square. The door was open, with a wooden chair set invitingly at one side. We … Continue reading →

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To Ventotene

Posted on June 5, 2019 by cathyharnett

Ever since we arrived in Naples we have been meaning to visit a set of islands further offshore, reputed to be unspoiled and beautiful. So far we have been thwarted by lack of time or poor weather, but today the … Continue reading →

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Day of Pasta and Roses

Posted on June 4, 2019 by cathyharnett

A lumpy crossing we had of it. I spent most of the time lying down to offset the nausea, having failed to put my wristbands on soon enough. Both of us were none the less thankful to at last be … Continue reading →

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