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At Da Paolino, the fish were displayed along with ..
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a most incredible antipasto (and this is just half of it), all at Da Paolino.
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The canopy of lemon trees above is a constant theme in Capri. This was above our table at Da Paolino.
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The cabs in Capri are strange: converted long cars with bench seats (usually two) in the back, and no roof. A fabric canopy can be pulled over the passengers and driver if the weather is inclement (which I assume it rarely is).
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At the Hotel Canasta, one of the nicest things was a patio used for breakfast outdoors. We spent at least an hour sitting and enjoying the ourdoors each morning.
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Marina Grande harbor in Capri. The throngs of tourists are beginning to arrive---it is around 10 in the morning, although since this is late September, the crowds are smaller than usual.
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The beaches of Capri are not white sand and broad, but short little chunks of semi-smooth stones.
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Capri town's streets are lined with the most famous names you can imagine: Gucci, Brioni, La Perla, Fendi, Dior, Armani.
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The main piazza of Capri town has three cafes vying for the privilege of serving a $10 caffè to tourists with flowered shorts on.
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Another of Capri's cabs.
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The Marina Grande, from where our ferry left. If you're going to Capri, arriving in the evening and leaving in the morning is about the only way to avoid crushing crowds.
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In Naples, the Mergellino harbor has room for pleasure craft and real fishermen.
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With constant rebuilding, there is little charm in the apartment builds that cluster around the bay.
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Craig, and a big head.
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Craig and Eileen in the grand---but virtually empty---room of the Naples Archeological Museum. Most of Pompeii's treasures were transported here to this museum.
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