2015-07-27 Porto Amalfi to Marina di Recommone via Capri Campania Italy

We were so fortunate to have such a perfect position in Porto d'Amalfi for a couple of days
We were so fortunate to have such a perfect position in Porto d’Amalfi for a couple of days

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Time for a few photos on our departure
Time for a few photos on our departure
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We leave Amalfi and motor west towards Positano
Approaching Positano
Approaching Positano
On our way west along the Amalfi Coast we stop at the picturesque town of Positano
On our way along the Amalfi Coast we stop at the picturesque town of Positano

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Numerous superyachts can be seen all along the Amalfi Coast
Numerous superyachts can be seen everywhere along the Amalfi Coast
We approach the end of the Amalfi Peninsular with Capri in the background
We approach the end of the Amalfi Peninsular with Capri in the background

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Approaching Capri Island
Approaching Capri Island
At this time of year it is impossible to get a berth in Capri harbour
At this time of year it is impossible to get a berth in the Capri harbour
We decide to circumnavigate Capri
As it was too rough to anchor by the town overnight we decide to circumnavigate the island
The scenery is quite amazing along the coast
The scenery is quite amazing along the coast
Cala del Limmo is a popular swimming area in the south west of Capri
Cala del Limmo is a popular swimming area in the south west of Capri
Punta Carena on the south west point of Capri
Punta Carena on the south west point of Capri
The famous bay Marina Piccola
The most famous bay on Capri is Marina Piccola
The amazing rock outcrops called Il Faraglioni in the south east corner of Capri
The amazing rock outcrops called Il Faraglioni by Marina Piccola are in the south east corner of Capri 
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There are many fine restaurants and fabulous hotels here in Marina Piccola

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This bay is very popular for the rich and famous
This bay is very popular for the rich and famous
Many restaurants, some perched on the rocks can be found in this bay
Many restaurants by the water are erected on the rocks around  this  popular bay
Houses are also perched high up on rocks around the island
Houses are also constructed on impossible rocky outcrops around Capri
After dropping the anchor and having lunch and a swim in Marina Piccola we head back to the Amalfi Peninsular
After dropping the anchor and having lunch and a swim in Marina Piccola we head back to the less busy Amalfi Peninsular
We pick up a safe restaurant mooring for the night
We pick up a safe restaurant mooring for the night
The mooring we picked up is for Ristorante La Conca del Sogno in the bay called Marina di Recommone
The mooring we chose was for Ristorante La Conca del Sogno in the bay called Marina di Recommone

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A young man from the restaurant promptly picked us up by dinghy at 8.30pm as we requested
An employee from the restaurant promptly picked us up by dinghy at 8.30 pm as we had earlier requested
The restaurant looks very nice from the outside
After our very long swims late afternoon the boys were looking forward to dinner
All the tables in the restaurant had wonderful views over the water
All the tables in the restaurant had wonderful views over the water
The servery that resembled a boat in front of the kitchen had a nice effect in the restaurant
The servery that resembled a boat in front of the kitchen had a nice effect in the restaurant
Plump steamed mussels to share
As we were all hungry, we ordered quickly and the first dish to arrive was the plump steamed mussels to share
Susie insisted on us trying the gnocchi which was fabulous
Susie insisted on us trying the gnocchi which was fabulous
The octopus salad was also delicious
The octopus salad was also really delicious
For secondi Ric ordered the spaghetti with the zucchini which is a popular dish of the area
For secondi Ric ordered the spaghetti with the zucchini which is a popular dish of the area
Don's choice was also a pasta dish however his had fish, tomato and capers
Don’s choice was also a pasta dish however his had fish, tomato and capers
Susie and I both chose the fish which was absolutely delicious
Susie and I both chose the fish which was absolutely delicious
The grilled vegetables looked amazing
The grilled vegetables looked amazing too
The salad was also excellent
The salad was also excellent
We all agreed that Ristorante La Conca del Sogno was a fabulous choice for dinner tonight
We all agreed that Ristorante La Conca del Sogno was a fabulous choice for dinner tonight
The view out over the bay beside the restaurant were also great
The view out over the bay beside the restaurant was stunning
How could we not try the amazing desserts that were on offer !!!
How could we not try the amazing desserts that were on offer !!!

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It so happened that the couple on the table beside us were also from Australia
It so happened that the couple on the table beside us were also from Australia

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