Capri: White Upon White
Capri, what a divine and heavenly destination.
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Capri, what a divine and heavenly destination"
It is my first time in this magical setting and if you are a novice like me, arriving into Capri is a wonderful surprise. I have heard the rumours, read the books and seen the photographs but nothing prepares you for this rocky outcrop with the backdrop of smouldering Vesuvius.
It is without doubt a spectacular seascape and coastline.
Working from first impressions and my initial observations, I like to let my eyes settle in and intuitively feel the pulse of a place. Within ten minutes of our arrival all I could register was white. Capri is all about the white as it contrasts against the depths of the Mediterranean. The buildings are white in the most part, the interiors are streamlined in Italian fashion with predominance for white and the visitors wear white.
As we walked to our hotel I passed the beautiful wearing white upon white. Linen – pants, shirts and dresses – sufficiently crumpled and abundantly chic are the outfit of choice. The further we ventured the more the contrast of white against not only the sea but also the incredible floral spectacular said, “Capri”. The clipped bougainvillea here is jaw dropping, really magnificent. The tall topiary oleanders lining the charming little streets are a whole new way of thinkin...
The post Capri: White Upon White appeared first on Vicki Archer.
Capri, what a divine and heavenly destination"
It is my first time in this magical setting and if you are a novice like me, arriving into Capri is a wonderful surprise. I have heard the rumours, read the books and seen the photographs but nothing prepares you for this rocky outcrop with the backdrop of smouldering Vesuvius.
It is without doubt a spectacular seascape and coastline.
Working from first impressions and my initial observations, I like to let my eyes settle in and intuitively feel the pulse of a place. Within ten minutes of our arrival all I could register was white. Capri is all about the white as it contrasts against the depths of the Mediterranean. The buildings are white in the most part, the interiors are streamlined in Italian fashion with predominance for white and the visitors wear white.
As we walked to our hotel I passed the beautiful wearing white upon white. Linen – pants, shirts and dresses – sufficiently crumpled and abundantly chic are the outfit of choice. The further we ventured the more the contrast of white against not only the sea but also the incredible floral spectacular said, “Capri”. The clipped bougainvillea here is jaw dropping, really magnificent. The tall topiary oleanders lining the charming little streets are a whole new way of thinkin...
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