Finally it all proved worth it, as our tiny row boat crashed through the miny entrance into the Blue Grotto. For a short moment, we were the only ones inside the cave. Our guide started singing, which instead of being tacky, was actually quite beautiful - acoustically echoing throughout the cave. The water glows an unearthly azzure blue. The moment doesn't last long enough; we must exit to let more people in (busy times bring 3 hr waits). Leaving wasn't as easy as getting in, and he had to time it right. You have to lay down on the floor of the rowboat so you don't get knocked out.
Capri, made famous as the vacation getaway of Roman emperors, is now a world-class tourist trap. It wasn't necessarily relaxing (a lot of people in a small area), but is definitely very scenic! I didn't realize it was going to be a little maze of paths, and not an open space with clear signage. I didn't know where I was going, other than away from the crowds! It turns out we took my planned hike in reverse, which worked well because we were alone! After a scenic day, we took the ferry back to the mainland, and somehow timed it perfectly to arrive at the hotel just as a storm was hitting!
We couldn't bear the thought of walking another 30 minutes each way into town, in the storm, for dinner so we ate at the hotel's restaurant. It was a nice meal. We finally ordered both the primi and secondi (2 of the regular ~4 Italian courses), which was way too much food, and the waiter kept saying, "what's wrong don't you like it?"
I don't quite get the food ordering in Italy. Unless there are several people each course is too much and not enough variety if you only order one or two. Best way to end a meal there: Limoncello!!
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