Category Archives: Food

Procida

Posted on July 7, 2016 by yachtlyra

The crossing to the small island of Procida, at the edge of the Bay of Naples is just a matter of about thirty miles, but with stronger winds forecast for the late afternoon we rose early and set off at … Continue reading →

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Not a Time to be German

Posted on July 7, 2016 by yachtlyra

Gaeta is strung out across the isthmus, much of the old town was bombed in the war, but relics of the mediaeval past remain. There are a couple of churches, fortress structures and lots of thick old wall to go … Continue reading →

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Gaeta

Posted on July 5, 2016 by yachtlyra

Gaeta is a delightful place, built across an isthmus and ranging up the slopes of the headland and peninsula on either side. The scenery is mountainous with cliffs and huge caves; as had been the journey here, with the Apennine … Continue reading →

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Nettuno

Posted on July 2, 2016 by yachtlyra

Our journey is now taking us into the part of Italy where Grandad John was landed in 1944, to become embroiled in the fighting at Monte Casino. The marina at Nettuno is just along from Anzio, where the Allies landed … Continue reading →

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Porto di Roma

Posted on July 2, 2016 by yachtlyra

The morning was very still when we set off for Porto di Roma and the sea dotted with small fishing boats. I think we upset one, who had two rods out spinning for Ferrari, but was so busy fiddling with … Continue reading →

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Having it Rough

Posted on July 2, 2016 by yachtlyra

Our meal out was lovely. There was a small family run restaurant just along from our pontoon. A small bald man showed us to a table, but implied we could sit where we chose, even though the other tables for … Continue reading →

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Marina di Scarlina

Posted on July 2, 2016 by yachtlyra

We motored out from the main port of Elba heavy with the nation’s decision to leave Europe. We have been sailing in Europe for four years now and crossing a border instantly threw us into a new unique sense of … Continue reading →

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Viareggia

Posted on June 21, 2016 by yachtlyra

Having crossed the Gulf of Genoa we are leaving the Italian Riviera behind and are making seven-league strides down the boot of Italy. With a few decent days forecast we plan to move on each day, starting early. On the … Continue reading →

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Luarno

Posted on June 17, 2016 by yachtlyra

We have enjoyed a lovely few days in Luarno. Not that the weather has been glorious, most mornings have the mountains shrouded in fog and when this cleared the wind blew up fiercely on several afternoons. On the one relatively … Continue reading →

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Dinner En Pleine Air

Posted on June 15, 2016 by yachtlyra

Picture a starry night and tiny fragile tables for two hanging over the cobbles of a steep winding street before small cavern-like rooms. Candle light, tablecloths, fresh flowers and the murmur of conversation. It was hard to choose one of … Continue reading →

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