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We left Porto Miseno in the smog and haze keeping watch for the many ferries coming and going from various islands and Naples. We could hardly see across the Bay. As we got closer to Capri and the Amalfi coast the sea traffic increased considerably with tour boats, private power boats, fishing boats, ferries, a cruise ship and a freighter. We had to take evasive action numerous times to avoid near collisions. The power boats come so fast towards / behind you and they don't change course until the last moment or until we've slowed and turned and then we're subjected to their heavy waves and engine wash. So much for courtesy and who has the right of way!🤯 If anyone has seen the movie 'Bowfinger', we felt like Eddie Murphy's character crossing the freeway!😲🥺😤🤯
The Amalfi coast is beautiful with spectacular hotels on high cliffs with winding paths to the sea. I wouldn't want to get to the bottom and realize I'd forgotten my sunscreen! Bob says at those 5🌟hotels, it would be delivered on a silver platter. Very different from our 1/2 🌟 ship! 🤣
We cruised into Amalfi but carried on to Salerno as there wasn't a suitable anchorage. We anchored behind the cruise ship port off the beach and main street with palm trees, lovely buildings and a castle on the mountain above. Once the tour boats stopped for the night, it was calm. Once again, we were treated to fireworks🎆!Read more