Highlights of Italy and Sicily

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Roadway going to the top of the mountain in Capri

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String of small boats that will go into the Blue Grotto.

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Traffic jam waiting to get into the Blue Grotto in Capri.

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First boat waiting for the time to enter the grotto.

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Made it in and out of the grotto.

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Another load headed for the grotto. Small boats, larger people.

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Inside the Blue Grotto. Fluorescence causes the blue color even if the sun is not out.

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The blue shows throughout the cave. The bright spot is the entrance.

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The blue is shaded from bright near the entrance to a deep blue further in.

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Entrance is quite low. It requires timing to enter when the waves are low.

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Donkey Ears grotto on the walls of the mountain near the grotto.

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A single grotto boat heading to take fares into the grotto.

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Villas at the very top of the mountain in Capri.

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Ancient Roman wall (about 2000 years old) along the water line in Capri.

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The pink villa used to belong to Ester Williams.

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Very expensive villas. One belonging to the CEO of Fiat.

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Majestic view of the waterfront with the rocky mountains behind - Capri.

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Special taxis found only on Capri.

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Cable Car tracks on Capri.

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The zig zag on the rocky wall used to be the only way to the top. Over 700 steps.