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Tourists

Posted on October 18, 2022 by cathyharnett

Although we could not sail around the bay, we decided to make use of the the Circumversuviana, (the local train from Naples to Sorrento), and various ferries to visit some of our favourite places. Sorrento obviously. Then the short ferry … Continue reading →

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The Storm

Posted on October 13, 2022 by cathyharnett

The wind came up overnight, howling in the rigging and rocking us in our giant cradle. Fortunately the rain did not start until the morning. When it did it came in. At the corners of the front hatch and along … Continue reading →

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On the Go!

Posted on October 13, 2022 by cathyharnett

Rain is forecast for the day after tomorrow, so there is a certain urgency about our autumn spring clean. We washed all the bedding yesterday and used the tumble drier to get the duvets dry enough to sleep under, but … Continue reading →

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Autumn

Posted on October 4, 2022 by cathyharnett

At the end of August John received an e-mail from the boatyard to the effect that Lyra would be ready at the end of the week, but then the yard would be closed as they would be on holiday for … Continue reading →

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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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