For every beginning is also a continuation, and the book of events is always open (W. Szymborska).: Capri under the rain

So what do you do when you’re in Capri and against all expectations (why do we insist in having expectations) it is raining, and you’ve already visited and basked in the gardens of Villa San Michele?

You do whatever you had planned anyway, because this is Capri and you’re here and it’s out of the question that you leave without doing the trails, visiting Villa Jovis and the Tiberius Leap behind it, the Augustus Gardens and their view of Via Krupp.

Then of course on the day that you’re leaving the sun comes out and you rush to take the funiculare up to Monte Solaro before doing the 3 hour hike you wouldn’t dare to do under the rain, the Sentiero dei Fortini, on the West side of the island. It departs from the famous Grotta Azzurra, that you can’t visit because of the sea conditions, but you’re rewarded with a clear view of Mount Vesuvius far away.

It’s not difficult to understand why everybody since ancient times (Emperor Tiberius moved to Capri and ruled the Roman Empire from there) has fallen in love with Capri. If only for the views, you want to stay here for ever. Odyssey's sirens didn't leave far away, according to legend. Maybe Capri's cliffs played the same tricks.

But the time inevitably comes when you have your last limoncello, take the ferry and head for the Amalfi Coast – more beauty to come.