Procida Island, Gulf of Naples

Needing to escape the horrible history awhile
Boarded a ferry over to beautiful Procida Isle.
Not as famous as it’s sister, the Isle of Capri
But often used by producers making movies.

Candy coloured homes tumble down the hill to the foreshore
Restaurant dishes of seafood and lemon is what it’s known for.
Pasta Vongole for lunch accompanied with a glass of wine
Then to the beach with its distinct black sand shoreline.

The clarity of the ocean enticed us in for a dip
Waiting for the return ferry chose an aperol to sip.
With a coffee and tasty snacks t’was the best value
Gulf of Naples cruised, watching the sky change hue.

Chris insisted on a wood fired pizza famous in Naples
Devoured perched on a wall as there were no tables.
While the St. Antonio celebratory fireworks boom
We were happy to retreat with G&Ts in our room.

Trekking in thirty five degree heat I totally dislike
Hence Chris alone did the Mt Vesuvius rim hike.
Later checked out a vineyard on the volcanic slope
But the hospitality and wines were not as we hoped.Read more