Punta Campanella

The day was bright and clear, so we launched our plan to walk out to Punta Campanella. First, the bus to Termini, then a gentle walk in the shade and then sun along what started as a narrow steep road and ended as a wide rough trail to the 16th century watch tower that is now a modern lighthouse that marks the southwestern tip of the Sorrentine Peninsula. Along the way we met a new friend, Enrico, saw another 16th century watch tower that has been renovated to a modern summer home; and had another wonderful picnic of salami, aged provolone, and crusty Italian bread (and of course vino rosso). After enjoying the views of Capri and due Golfi, we started up the sketchy trail that leads up the ridge to Monti San Croce. It was quite a climb among limestone outcrops with fossil coral decorated with patches of wild flowers. The views were tremendous. However we could see the gathering storm clouds, so Elizabeth set a blistering pace to get to the top. We finished the day back at the little bar owned by Enrico, where he served some local red wine, home made mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, olives, and limoncello. The stories and friendship were wonderful, but the food was "not especially cheap".