Category Archives: Food

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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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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Favourite Haunts Revisited

Posted on September 20, 2018 by yachtlyra

We have been here in Casamicciola for three days now and have managed to visit most of our favourite places, frequented the usual shops, bars and restaurants and found a few new ones. We made sure to visit the garden, … Continue reading →

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September Song

Posted on September 16, 2018 by yachtlyra

We arrived back in Italy on Saturday in time for a late lunch. It is hot and sunny here, just as home was beginning to feel quite autumnal. Still it has been a splendid summer to have spent at home … Continue reading →

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An Abrupt End of Play

Posted on June 22, 2018 by yachtlyra

This part of the year’s voyaging has been brought to an unexpectedly sudden close, when John’s tooth had an unsuccessful altercation with a roast peanut, one of the beer snacks given away by the bars here. Obviously there is no … Continue reading →

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Simple Gifts

Posted on June 18, 2018 by yachtlyra

Fine, but windy weather after the deluge and we are back to the exercise program. John swabbed the decks, I ferried washing back and forth and then we both went to the shop. They must have lit the fire in … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to the Mustard Bus

Posted on June 17, 2018 by yachtlyra

The girls have one more day with us, but Johnsey and Scamp had to set off on the homeward journey this morning. Emma cooked him a good breakfast and packed him up with gluten free pasta for lunch. We all … Continue reading →

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Back to Stabia

Posted on June 17, 2018 by yachtlyra

Next morning Emma and Johnsey were up early to catch the train to Pompeii. Originally the rest of us planned to have a morning in Sorrento, before sailing back to Stabia at around twelve, but the weather forecast for high … Continue reading →

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Ferry Cross to Capri

Posted on June 2, 2018 by yachtlyra

Everyone was up early to join the milling hoards catching the ferry to Capri. The windows on a return ticket are much too short, so we bought singles and went boldly. Scamp also needed a ticket for the princely sum … Continue reading →

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Sailing to Sorrento

Posted on June 2, 2018 by yachtlyra

And so on to Sorrento, sailing as on a single breath of wind across the bay, its towering volcanic landmark still masked in cloud. The ships dog was very calm under sail, a fast learner. There was a new marinera … Continue reading →

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