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<title>Capri, Italy</title>
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<para xml:id="p1">Today we travelled the short distance from Sorrento
to Capri (CAH-pri, not ca-PRI) by high-speed ferry.</para>

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<para xml:id="p2">Capri is a lush, gorgeous island of about forty
square miles harboring four villages: Marina Grande, Marina Piccola,
Capri, and Anacapri.</para>

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<para xml:id="p3">After a Funicular (cable car/trolly) ride from
Marina Grande to Capri, we strolled briefly through the medieval
section of Capri. Passing through the valley in the center of the
island, we arrived at a spectacular vista overlooking Marina
Piccolo.</para>

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<para xml:id="p4">Next we took a shuttle bus ride along a sheer cliff
(past the original Greek steps) up to Anacapri for lunch.</para>

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<para xml:id="p5">Following lunch, we were delighted to learn that the
famous Blue Grotto was open (it had earlier been closed by either tide
or rough seas). Our tour ended with a trip through this spectacular
natural wonder and a return trip on the ferry.</para>

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