Some of the sunrises were special.
Some of the sunrises were special.
0 2023/12/20 13:55:30
This was the exact spot where scenes from 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' was shot. Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow dine together. The overflowing waters were due to the previous night's storm, a spring tramontane perhaps?
This was the exact spot where scenes from 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' was shot. Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow dine together. The overflowing waters were due to the previous night's storm, a spring tramontane perhaps?
0 2023/12/20 13:55:01
Following here: the many moods of the Castle. It is the icon of Ischia. There will distant shots, followed by an actual visit up there.
Following here: the many moods of the Castle. It is the icon of Ischia. There will distant shots, followed by an actual visit up there.
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Seen behind this row of boats is the Phlegrean coast, with Cuma Lucrino and Torregaveta. But its key town is Pozzuoli. That port has its own Roman ruin, much of which is submerged: Baia. My late mother's old friend lives in Pozzuoli. Little did I know when I snapped this shot, that in under 2 weeks, I'd be calling that same friend from Canada with news of mom's funeral.
Seen behind this row of boats is the Phlegrean coast, with Cuma Lucrino and Torregaveta. But its key town is Pozzuoli. That port has its own Roman ruin, much of which is submerged: Baia. My late mother's old friend lives in Pozzuoli. Little did I know when I snapped this shot, that in under 2 weeks, I'd be calling that same friend from Canada with news of mom's funeral.
0 2023/12/20 00:07:14
Arriving safe and sound (except for one cracked lens cover) back at Ischia's Porto. Its faro guides us in. Mt Epomeo rises 800m just behind. A couple months prior, its slopes had experienced a terrible mudslide. People lost their lives. One of our taxi driver's elderly in-laws barely escaped, but lost everything. We were told differing reasons as to the cause, from unenforced municipal buildings laws to a simple act of Mother Nature--she always bats last. *next: the Aragonese Castle
Arriving safe and sound (except for one cracked lens cover) back at Ischia's Porto. Its faro guides us in. Mt Epomeo rises 800m just behind. A couple months prior, its slopes had experienced a terrible mudslide. People lost their lives. One of our taxi driver's elderly in-laws barely escaped, but lost everything. We were told differing reasons as to the cause, from unenforced municipal buildings laws to a simple act of Mother Nature--she always bats last. *next: the Aragonese Castle
0 2023/12/20 00:06:55
And were glad that we did. The ferry cruised along the Scola Frusta coastal section of Procida's 'Vivara' wilderness reserve. Moody clouds signaled a special sunset to come. It was one of those added-value moments while one is in transit, much like Venice's vaporetto #1.
And were glad that we did. The ferry cruised along the Scola Frusta coastal section of Procida's 'Vivara' wilderness reserve. Moody clouds signaled a special sunset to come. It was one of those added-value moments while one is in transit, much like Venice's vaporetto #1.
0 2023/12/20 00:06:37
I think that maybe the bluffs in the foreground are Cape Miseno, once site of WWII defense guns. At this very moment, our return ferry back to ischia had just launched. We went atop to enjoy the marvelous, if breezy, atmosphere.
I think that maybe the bluffs in the foreground are Cape Miseno, once site of WWII defense guns. At this very moment, our return ferry back to ischia had just launched. We went atop to enjoy the marvelous, if breezy, atmosphere.
0 2023/12/20 00:06:18
So we gaped at yet-another water reflection (see next song) then decided to take public bus L1. Mrs Z and I knew that its route takes one around the entire isle, not a bad way to kill an hour. Bar capricio sold us tickets. We made lemonade from lemons, as we viewed Chiaia, Carbogno, Solchiaro and Chiaiolella. The latter's chi chi beach has a a number of popular cafes and is favored by locals for sunsets.
So we gaped at yet-another water reflection (see next song) then decided to take public bus L1. Mrs Z and I knew that its route takes one around the entire isle, not a bad way to kill an hour. Bar capricio sold us tickets. We made lemonade from lemons, as we viewed Chiaia, Carbogno, Solchiaro and Chiaiolella. The latter's chi chi beach has a a number of popular cafes and is favored by locals for sunsets.
0 2023/12/19 23:52:37
The golden hour arrived and was most welcome. Kids played soccer, pescatori finished their tasks for the day and a pair of bumbling Canuck travelers caught their breath. Then they somehow missed the NEXT ferry, after an apparent miscommunication with the hip young ticket booth guy. There was no point in getting uptight--it was nobody's fault but ours. Relax idiot, and go with the flow...
The golden hour arrived and was most welcome. Kids played soccer, pescatori finished their tasks for the day and a pair of bumbling Canuck travelers caught their breath. Then they somehow missed the NEXT ferry, after an apparent miscommunication with the hip young ticket booth guy. There was no point in getting uptight--it was nobody's fault but ours. Relax idiot, and go with the flow...
0 2023/12/19 23:49:10
We left Corricella and descended back down to the main town Marina Grande and its Porto ferry. We just missed one boat so hung around this area for a while. It too had its own appeal, including 'Dal Cavaliere' Bar (1960), famed for its pair of traditional puff pastries: la Lingua and la Frollicella. Each lemon custard pastry had its own dedicated postcard, both colorful and tasteful. The lineup was insane and we waited a very very long time! But after the crowds died down: VG people-watching.
We left Corricella and descended back down to the main town Marina Grande and its Porto ferry. We just missed one boat so hung around this area for a while. It too had its own appeal, including 'Dal Cavaliere' Bar (1960), famed for its pair of traditional puff pastries: la Lingua and la Frollicella. Each lemon custard pastry had its own dedicated postcard, both colorful and tasteful. The lineup was insane and we waited a very very long time! But after the crowds died down: VG people-watching.
0 2023/12/19 23:40:09
Hand-painted tiles depict the lovely little enclave of Corricella. Another 'painters paradise'.
Hand-painted tiles depict the lovely little enclave of Corricella. Another 'painters paradise'.
0 2023/12/19 23:38:22
Abbazia S. Michele Arcangelo, its stylish façade impossible to miss up in that same Terra Murata.
Abbazia S. Michele Arcangelo, its stylish façade impossible to miss up in that same Terra Murata.
0 2023/12/19 23:35:27
Four raggazzi headed to play calcio. Argentinian superstar Diego marradona is revered here, with tiny shrines to prove it!
Four raggazzi headed to play calcio. Argentinian superstar Diego marradona is revered here, with tiny shrines to prove it!
0 2023/12/19 23:34:31
With the whimsical houses behind it, this boat was stored outside. But the local architecture also boasts some clever arched boat-storage shelter and corners.
With the whimsical houses behind it, this boat was stored outside. But the local architecture also boasts some clever arched boat-storage shelter and corners.
0 2023/12/19 23:30:23
Prior to covid, we'd originally booked a week at the Corricella Hotel. It is that pink building dead center. Their Lampana restaurant also has an exceptional perspective. The contrasting dullness of the former prison Castell d'Avalos aka Palazzo Reale (closed 1988) looms overhead. mafia figures were once imprisoned there.
Prior to covid, we'd originally booked a week at the Corricella Hotel. It is that pink building dead center. Their Lampana restaurant also has an exceptional perspective. The contrasting dullness of the former prison Castell d'Avalos aka Palazzo Reale (closed 1988) looms overhead. mafia figures were once imprisoned there.
0 2023/12/19 23:16:22
This location was where the Italian movie 'Il Postino' was filmed. Multi-hued and cubic.
This location was where the Italian movie 'Il Postino' was filmed. Multi-hued and cubic.
0 2023/12/19 23:11:28
Extended family gathering by the waterfront.
Extended family gathering by the waterfront.
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Locals pose for us by a massive mural.
Locals pose for us by a massive mural.
0 2023/12/19 23:08:50
Gulls also made their way all over the piccolo port. They knew the ways of the wind.
Gulls also made their way all over the piccolo port. They knew the ways of the wind.
0 2023/12/19 23:06:59
Children and cats played atop some piles of nets.
Children and cats played atop some piles of nets.
0 2023/12/19 23:06:27
We enjoyed that slice of life then it was time for a 84 euro portside lunch. All was going swimmingly well til poor Mrs Z dropped her Nikon. The result was a smashed protective filter, one which thereafter jammed and would not budge when we tried to remove it. frowns. a downer. The following day however, our landlord's friendly 20-something son Pierre-Mario repaired it. Smiles again.
We enjoyed that slice of life then it was time for a 84 euro portside lunch. All was going swimmingly well til poor Mrs Z dropped her Nikon. The result was a smashed protective filter, one which thereafter jammed and would not budge when we tried to remove it. frowns. a downer. The following day however, our landlord's friendly 20-something son Pierre-Mario repaired it. Smiles again.
0 2023/12/19 23:03:11
Then the others in her visiting school group (on a Sunday?) would not let us go til we had also taken their group shot! Note the clever sole male teen, second left---smart boy! A nearly 20-1 ratio in all.
Then the others in her visiting school group (on a Sunday?) would not let us go til we had also taken their group shot! Note the clever sole male teen, second left---smart boy! A nearly 20-1 ratio in all.
0 2023/12/19 22:59:30
This visiting Naples teen OKed my request to take her photograph.
This visiting Naples teen OKed my request to take her photograph.
0 2023/12/19 22:58:31
There were some younger pescatori. Many commute here from Pozzuoli on the mainland.
There were some younger pescatori. Many commute here from Pozzuoli on the mainland.
0 2023/12/19 22:56:27
Duotone nets.
Duotone nets.
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The sun was quite kind to us that day.
The sun was quite kind to us that day.
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Like a coral snake.
Like a coral snake.
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Like a nautical necklace.
Like a nautical necklace.
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Maritime equipment.
Maritime equipment.
0 2023/12/19 22:51:26
Its a manual labor job.
Its a manual labor job.
0 2023/12/19 22:50:26
Will his son take on the same career?
Will his son take on the same career?
0 2023/12/19 22:49:17
Networking.
Networking.
0 2023/12/19 22:48:38
Net repair.
Net repair.
0 2023/12/19 22:47:49
Also known as 'Borgo di Pescatori', Corricella is just like Cetara (as shown in our earlier Amalfi Coast TR part one)--a very real fishing port. These Procidan fishermen gave us permission to photograph their activities. They knew the ways of water.
Also known as 'Borgo di Pescatori', Corricella is just like Cetara (as shown in our earlier Amalfi Coast TR part one)--a very real fishing port. These Procidan fishermen gave us permission to photograph their activities. They knew the ways of water.
0 2023/12/19 22:41:14
Even their gear was colorful!
Even their gear was colorful!
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Color and design were not hard to find.
Color and design were not hard to find.
0 2023/12/19 22:39:35
The hike up to the terrace viewpoint is worth it. The rainbow village of Corricella is the island's most distinctive spot, worth crossing a sea for. Words like 'quaint', 'genuine' and 'authentic' come to mind. Don't you just wanna dip yer paintbrush in?
The hike up to the terrace viewpoint is worth it. The rainbow village of Corricella is the island's most distinctive spot, worth crossing a sea for. Words like 'quaint', 'genuine' and 'authentic' come to mind. Don't you just wanna dip yer paintbrush in?
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