Back to Italy: August 2019

Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke

BACK on CAPRI

NAPLES and The AMALFI COAST

My ESPRESSO

BAR DUE GULFI

CAPRI

Stopped in here for an Espresso, so I could use the bathroom and change into my swim trunks to go swimming at Marina Picolo. If you want to go swimming at Marina Picolo, the best way to get there is to take a little town bus to Due Gulfi (Two Gulfs). Get off the bus, and ask one of the locals where the pathway is to Marina Picolo. It's a great little walk (10 minutes), with nice sights to see as you stroll down to the beach. You have options of paying for a chaise-lounge at a private beach club, or better yet, there is a free beach that's awesome. I never pay when swimming at Marina Picolo and always opt for the free beach, which is wonderful. I reserve saving my money for when I go swimming at Da Luigi Beach Club at the Faraglioni Rocks. It's gorgeous!

Catch of The Day

I was lucky to catch these two Fishermen bringing in their fresh Catch of The Day, as locals were at the dock to buy the freshest fish humanly possible, directly from these two fine gentlemen, who had a scale on board to weight the fish. This was quite awesome to witness, and was one of the highlights of my trip.

These fishermen had quite a good variety of several different kinds of local fish, and their were about 6 local men there to buy fish from them. It was quite an animated scene as thee fishermen quoted prices of the various fish, and the buyers argued with them over the price, and the two sides bickered back and forth before a final sale was mad.. It was all in good fun, and I totally enjoyed the show.

A PERFECT PLATE of SPAGHETTI POMODORO

A TRATTORIA in ISCHIA

RECIPE

My Hotel in Ischia

Hotel Villa Melodie

The POOL at The HOTEL VILLA MELODIE ... ISCHIA

If You're Looking for a Nice affordable Hotel that has a Great POOL

The HOTEL VILLA MELODIE in FORIO , ISCHIA is a Great Choice

"I Just Loved It"

Orange Juice Guy

Sant Angelo , Ischia

This Guy makes the Best Dam Fresh Squeezed OJ Ever !!!

Awesome LEMONADE Too !!

Procida

View From The Top

Looking to Monte Procida and Sorrento

Lunch at La Piazzetta Trattoria / Pizzeria

PROCIDA

ALICI FRITTI & a Glass of BIANCOLELLA

This was one of my Favorite Dishes of The Trip, "Absolutely Delicious"

RECIPES

COOKING ITALIAN

GREATEST HITS COOKBOOK

RECIPES of NAPLES & The AMALFI COAST ITALY

RECIPE SPAGHETTI TOMATO SAUCE

Looking Down to Marian rand Capri

From Top of The Phoenician Stairs in Anacapri

Photo Copyright Daniel B. Zwicke

My Old Stomping Grounds in Capri

The Hotel La Palma

A Wonderful Hotel with Reasonable Prices

And a Great Location in Capri

Capri Montage

Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke in CAPRI

Espresso, Da Luigi Beacch Club at The Faraglioni Rocks (Daniel's Favorite Beach)

Shuttle Boat at Da Luigi to Marina Picolo, Marina Picolo, Chapel at Marina Picolo

At Marina Picolo looking to the famed FARAGLIONO ROCKS of CAPRI

Virgin Mary

ISCHIA

Gaetano making me a Perfect ESPRESSO

HOTEL PLAZA

SALERNO

The Hotel Plaza in Salerno s a wonderful hotel. The location is great, being across the from the Train Station and just 3 blocks from the marine terminal where you can catch Ferry Boats to Capri, Sorrento, Ischia, Positano, Amalfi, Cetara, and all points on the Amalfi Coast. You can catch trains to Naples and be there in just 30 minutes.

Gaetano whose family owns and runs the hotel is an absolute Gem. Love that guy. He is so very kind and hospitable and wil make you feel like family, and if you get to know him, you will might be lucky to have him make you a perfect Espresso personally on his prized Espresso machine that he loves dearly. I was so lucky for this, but most of all, I was so fortunate to have a few lovely conversation with Gaetano, he is as I have said a gem, and I will cherish and always remember spending a little time with him and having those nice conversations. "Thank you Gaetano, you made my stay at your family's hotel in Salerno so very special.