A visit to the Amalfi coast is incomplete without a stop on the Isle de Capri. Surrounded by sheer rock faces and azure waters, the rocky outcrop is a stunning image as you approach. The ferry trip from Amalfi takes about an hour or so, and for the first time in weeks we seem to have shaken off the hoards.

An obligatory circuit of the island, stopping at the Azzura Grotto for a brief row boat trip into the cave. Very brief sadly. It is in any event a spectacular sight. A shade of blue like none other, clear water, and a rowing opera singer who should focus more on his day job. The launch continues on its lap of the island through some quite spectacular rock arches, and returns to port.

The town of Capri is set on the hilltop over looking the marina, is reached by the funiculare railway, and is the shopping place of the wealthy. Even a Red Bull is double the price up here. Nevertheless the view is stunning.

The trip back to Amalfi via Positano is a sleepy journey, followed by dinner and an evening of watching fishing boats far down below us desperately hauling in enough fish to feed the hoards tomorrow.