0 2023/12/19 22:28:26
The iconic belvedere vista of Corricella. Amid the pastel buildings, yellow chiesa S. Rocco looms large. Nearby, S.M. delle Grazie, Casale Principe Umberto and Palazzo Mignano de Iorio.
The iconic belvedere vista of Corricella. Amid the pastel buildings, yellow chiesa S. Rocco looms large. Nearby, S.M. delle Grazie, Casale Principe Umberto and Palazzo Mignano de Iorio.
0 2023/12/19 22:28:11
Typical local street. One sometimes had to hug the walls and become an artful dodger of passing vehicles, Those included scooters, bikes, cars, APEs and some customized ones that were unidentifiable. Some claim the population density to be the highest in Europe. *Other sources instead state that the population is 'the most dense of any isle in the Mediterranean'.
Typical local street. One sometimes had to hug the walls and become an artful dodger of passing vehicles, Those included scooters, bikes, cars, APEs and some customized ones that were unidentifiable. Some claim the population density to be the highest in Europe. *Other sources instead state that the population is 'the most dense of any isle in the Mediterranean'.
0 2023/12/19 22:21:52
Neither. This is Procida, one of the most picturesque places in all of Italy. Campania at its colorful best.
Neither. This is Procida, one of the most picturesque places in all of Italy. Campania at its colorful best.
0 2023/12/19 22:20:07
Where are we? Burano? Guanajuato?
Where are we? Burano? Guanajuato?
0 2023/12/19 22:16:02
I highly recommend a stroll right up to the isle's highest point, the Terra Murata neighborhood. That summit is a quiet residential enclave, a genuine village. Go past the old cannons plus the large stone sculpture shown here.
I highly recommend a stroll right up to the isle's highest point, the Terra Murata neighborhood. That summit is a quiet residential enclave, a genuine village. Go past the old cannons plus the large stone sculpture shown here.
0 2023/12/19 22:10:19
Procida was the 'City of Culture Euro 2022'. Of course, its an island not just one city. Seen above: Porto di Marina Grande's lovely church S. Leonardo, the first of many colorful buildings that we'd see on this day.
Procida was the 'City of Culture Euro 2022'. Of course, its an island not just one city. Seen above: Porto di Marina Grande's lovely church S. Leonardo, the first of many colorful buildings that we'd see on this day.
0 2023/12/19 22:08:11
Lets now go to Procida. I pity the fool that fails to take the 20 minute hydrofoil from Ischia. This is a FANTASTIC daytrip! The temperature on this sunny Sunday was a perfect 17 degrees.*Tip: for those who get queasy on ferry rides, try sitting at the very back. Taking a Dramamaine/Gravol pill an hour ahead helps some travelers too.
Lets now go to Procida. I pity the fool that fails to take the 20 minute hydrofoil from Ischia. This is a FANTASTIC daytrip! The temperature on this sunny Sunday was a perfect 17 degrees.*Tip: for those who get queasy on ferry rides, try sitting at the very back. Taking a Dramamaine/Gravol pill an hour ahead helps some travelers too.
0 2023/12/19 22:03:02
Best to take a taxi here. Buses come close but the signage was not stellar.
Best to take a taxi here. Buses come close but the signage was not stellar.
0 2023/12/19 21:55:33
Fellow shutterbug.
Fellow shutterbug.
0 2023/12/19 21:55:23
Ribbit!
Ribbit!
0 2023/12/19 21:55:07
Waterlilies of various sorts were floating about. Some tiny white ones were in bloom.
Waterlilies of various sorts were floating about. Some tiny white ones were in bloom.
0 2023/12/19 21:54:45
The closed cafe had a Rajasthani/Gujarati theme with its textiles.
The closed cafe had a Rajasthani/Gujarati theme with its textiles.
0 2023/12/19 21:54:27
One local person from those buses got over-zealous and actually stepped into a protea bed in order to get a closer photo! We were shocked at his indiscretion and carelessness. Then God's sense of humour: his cellphone battery seemed to go dead before he could take a shot. He cursed.
One local person from those buses got over-zealous and actually stepped into a protea bed in order to get a closer photo! We were shocked at his indiscretion and carelessness. Then God's sense of humour: his cellphone battery seemed to go dead before he could take a shot. He cursed.
0 2023/12/19 21:50:37
This artist was content to just do her thing with her baby's carriage beside her. She skipped the tour, something that we'd been told was not possible. Two other sizable bus groups arrived just after we did and their members followed our group. Mortella has a great view down to Forio and this above woman was sketching it.
This artist was content to just do her thing with her baby's carriage beside her. She skipped the tour, something that we'd been told was not possible. Two other sizable bus groups arrived just after we did and their members followed our group. Mortella has a great view down to Forio and this above woman was sketching it.
0 2023/12/19 21:48:54
Exotic species everywhere. We saw sphagnum Irish moss, Aussie cycads (dino food), Japanese maples, Chinese roses, bamboo, man-made streams, camelia, lovely fountains, maquis, ferns, rugged volcanic cliffs, a Thai house replica, Indian waterlilies, pergolas, 'crocodile' statue ponds and a cat that slept on its back with legs in the air.
Exotic species everywhere. We saw sphagnum Irish moss, Aussie cycads (dino food), Japanese maples, Chinese roses, bamboo, man-made streams, camelia, lovely fountains, maquis, ferns, rugged volcanic cliffs, a Thai house replica, Indian waterlilies, pergolas, 'crocodile' statue ponds and a cat that slept on its back with legs in the air.
0 2023/12/19 21:10:46
In the gift shop by the glass house and the goat enclosure.
In the gift shop by the glass house and the goat enclosure.
0 2023/12/19 21:10:34
It was a colorful place; pink proteas from ZA, purple iris, blue salvia, green lizards, glicine, green-glass bulbs atop lights, golden frog-tapped drinking fountains, aloes, herbs, a grotto with the founder's wife Susan's statue, a nymphaeum plus the pseudo-Greek Temple of the Sun. The latter had running waters, poinsettias and palms plus quotes from Brit composer/founder William Walton's pieces. Interior designer Simon Verity painted some corny Pompeii brothel action scenes on its walls.
It was a colorful place; pink proteas from ZA, purple iris, blue salvia, green lizards, glicine, green-glass bulbs atop lights, golden frog-tapped drinking fountains, aloes, herbs, a grotto with the founder's wife Susan's statue, a nymphaeum plus the pseudo-Greek Temple of the Sun. The latter had running waters, poinsettias and palms plus quotes from Brit composer/founder William Walton's pieces. Interior designer Simon Verity painted some corny Pompeii brothel action scenes on its walls.
0 2023/12/19 21:10:11
Ischia 'the Green Isle' has 6 thermal gardens. We were counting on a visit to a private one out by Forio, but at the last minute the owner decided to close shop til may. Well-tended serra orchids near the ramp and the fountain with 4 pools.
Ischia 'the Green Isle' has 6 thermal gardens. We were counting on a visit to a private one out by Forio, but at the last minute the owner decided to close shop til may. Well-tended serra orchids near the ramp and the fountain with 4 pools.
0 2023/12/19 21:09:49
Persimmons if I'm not mistaken. There was also a wide range of different tropical citrus on site. Guide Luisa was generally cognizant of our being the sole non-Italian speakers. But sometimes she lapsed into local Napolitano dialect, 'Eh lui!" We learned later that week that her phrase had meant "Hey you two--c'mere and see this!"
Persimmons if I'm not mistaken. There was also a wide range of different tropical citrus on site. Guide Luisa was generally cognizant of our being the sole non-Italian speakers. But sometimes she lapsed into local Napolitano dialect, 'Eh lui!" We learned later that week that her phrase had meant "Hey you two--c'mere and see this!"
0 2023/12/19 21:09:40
We lucked out at the last minute, by getting to be part of Luisa's final off-season Thursdays-only tour of the Mortella Gardens ('place of myrtles'). We lost out on the following night's live classical concert in their tiny Greek theater--it was sold out. Mortella was then closed til later in spring. They won the Top Garden of Italy back in 2004. Location: Lacco Ameno's upscale 'Zaro' neighborhood. Anziana discounts applied there.
We lucked out at the last minute, by getting to be part of Luisa's final off-season Thursdays-only tour of the Mortella Gardens ('place of myrtles'). We lost out on the following night's live classical concert in their tiny Greek theater--it was sold out. Mortella was then closed til later in spring. They won the Top Garden of Italy back in 2004. Location: Lacco Ameno's upscale 'Zaro' neighborhood. Anziana discounts applied there.
0 2023/12/19 21:09:25
This is the end of our overview. *Next: Mortella Gardens.
This is the end of our overview. *Next: Mortella Gardens.
0 2023/12/19 14:20:50
In Ponte, there were two places where one could find Vitamin 'G'.
In Ponte, there were two places where one could find Vitamin 'G'.
0 2023/12/19 14:19:22
Just outside our rental: a shoulder season night scene along Ponte's main drag.
Just outside our rental: a shoulder season night scene along Ponte's main drag.
0 2023/12/19 14:17:28
Porto (above) is the main harbor for Ischia, although ferries also call at Forio and Casamicciola. We also saw one ferry depart from Lacco Ameno. Porto was an attractive and colorful delight during the midweek, shoulder-season daytime hours, but one imagines that nocturnal high-season would be a loud party with dancers and lineups.
Porto (above) is the main harbor for Ischia, although ferries also call at Forio and Casamicciola. We also saw one ferry depart from Lacco Ameno. Porto was an attractive and colorful delight during the midweek, shoulder-season daytime hours, but one imagines that nocturnal high-season would be a loud party with dancers and lineups.
0 2023/12/19 14:12:42
Some fisherman were already out to sea from our very first morn on Ischia. One supposes that different seafood species have different seasons.
Some fisherman were already out to sea from our very first morn on Ischia. One supposes that different seafood species have different seasons.
0 2023/12/19 14:10:43
We always try to display fotos of the unusual. Here is a stylized letter, probably written by a local young man. My Italian is weak, and hopefully someone here will clarify, but is he not extolling the virtues of a certain shapely young woman? This letter was tied with an elaborate ribbon to the rainbow bench at Procida's main ferry terminal. Respetto da....
We always try to display fotos of the unusual. Here is a stylized letter, probably written by a local young man. My Italian is weak, and hopefully someone here will clarify, but is he not extolling the virtues of a certain shapely young woman? This letter was tied with an elaborate ribbon to the rainbow bench at Procida's main ferry terminal. Respetto da....
0 2023/12/19 14:07:00
I rest my case...or was it just an ashtray?
I rest my case...or was it just an ashtray?
0 2023/12/19 14:03:47
To have so much art around, be it ceramic, statuary, mosaic or whatever, was such a joy. 'Ponte' had an art gallery on its main drag and our rental displayed a couple of that artist's paintings in its entry. Shown above, a local cafe's painted décor barrel.
To have so much art around, be it ceramic, statuary, mosaic or whatever, was such a joy. 'Ponte' had an art gallery on its main drag and our rental displayed a couple of that artist's paintings in its entry. Shown above, a local cafe's painted décor barrel.
0 2023/12/19 13:57:41
This Ischian and his mates were moving their freshly-painted boats out from shore for the first time since winter.
This Ischian and his mates were moving their freshly-painted boats out from shore for the first time since winter.
0 2023/12/19 13:56:00
That seaside splurge rental can be seen dead center above. More detail about that wonderful apartment later.
That seaside splurge rental can be seen dead center above. More detail about that wonderful apartment later.
0 2023/12/19 13:54:03
The appealing Italian sense of style was evident throughout.
The appealing Italian sense of style was evident throughout.
0 2023/12/19 13:53:14
As you will see later, both Ischia and Procida have many citizens working as fishermen.
As you will see later, both Ischia and Procida have many citizens working as fishermen.
0 2023/12/19 13:45:17
Mrs Z and I are not beer drinkers but this sign was impossible not to include here.
Mrs Z and I are not beer drinkers but this sign was impossible not to include here.
0 2023/12/19 13:45:11
'Arturo's Island' is considered THE classic novel regarding the Procida of yesteryear.
'Arturo's Island' is considered THE classic novel regarding the Procida of yesteryear.
0 2023/12/19 13:45:01
'Beautiful' is a tired word, but the view from our rental apartment's patio was world-class. We chose it by design. Seen here, Ischia's iconic Aragonese castle. From here on, we'll refer to Ischia Ponte as simply 'Ponte'. As in 'bridge', like the one shown above linking the village with its castle. For many centuries, that bridge has been an umbilical cord of sorts.
'Beautiful' is a tired word, but the view from our rental apartment's patio was world-class. We chose it by design. Seen here, Ischia's iconic Aragonese castle. From here on, we'll refer to Ischia Ponte as simply 'Ponte'. As in 'bridge', like the one shown above linking the village with its castle. For many centuries, that bridge has been an umbilical cord of sorts.
0 2023/12/19 13:44:05
We arrived from Naples by hydrofoil. Ischia was not very crowded during the shoulder season. Its proximity to Vesuvius and its perch atop the much-larger 'super-volcano' means that it has been known for its thermal properties for millennia. Spas abound but many were closed til April or later.
We arrived from Naples by hydrofoil. Ischia was not very crowded during the shoulder season. Its proximity to Vesuvius and its perch atop the much-larger 'super-volcano' means that it has been known for its thermal properties for millennia. Spas abound but many were closed til April or later.
0 2023/12/19 13:43:56
Maori lantern shadow. *next: our traditional QUIZ followed by a wrap-up conclusion of Amalfi, Atrani and Minori.
Maori lantern shadow. *next: our traditional QUIZ followed by a wrap-up conclusion of Amalfi, Atrani and Minori.
0 2023/12/13 18:32:41
Maori roof tiles.
Maori roof tiles.
0 2023/12/13 18:32:13
If these two can do this path---then so can you!
If these two can do this path---then so can you!
0 2023/12/13 18:30:43
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