Playground Of The Rich And Famous (Capri)

Capri, a small island off the coast of Naples, is known as the "Pearl of the Meditarranean." It is the playground of the rich and famous (and the wannabes of the rich and famous, of course).

This little island of glamour and glitz is compromised of expensive villas and top resorts. The town center has only the most chic stores and brand name boutiques. Flowers of every color adorn the pathways and the cactuses reach to the sky higher than trees. This place makes you feel like a million bucks just walking through the streets!

Down the steep streets, you peer out to the jagged cliffs that overlook the caves, beaches, and the never ending deep blue sea. Luxury yachts circle around the island, especially honeymooners sunbathing and drinking champagne.

I joined an Australian family for a boat tour around the island. I have come to the conclusion that boat captain has one of the best jobs in the world! Juan Pedro took us out to the island, with frequent pit-stops to swim, eat, and take a siesta. And repeat.

We visited beaches around the island and snorkeled to see the world beneath. We followed a school of fish into the caves and even found a secret underground beach within one of the caves. I´m not even sure if it was safe to swim beneath those rocks, but the curiosity was insatiable and the wonder and beauty from within was well worth it.  Outside of the caves, we´d climb up the rocks and boulders and dive (or cannonball) into the sea below.

As we circled the island, I admired the pure beauty and amazement of the island as its trees were clinging on to their lives from the jagged cliffs by thier roots.

This island is truly a gem of beauty.

Floating away

Underground cave

Hitting the water with the Australian boys

Sunset at an Italian Villa