From Glenn:
Back from our yacht excursion and it was more than amazing. Our group of eight was picked up at 8am at the dock and took a 20 minutes ride to the yacht club where the boat was. We were off to the Amalfi Coast and Capri area by 9am. Great captain. He was very friendly and we got to plan our whole trip. We said we were interested in some swimming so after sailing around Capri a little he then took us to all three grottos (white, Green and Blue). Angie swam in the green grotto and said it was amazing since you pass though a cavern and the beautiful green color. The Blue Grotto was closed because the water was high.
It came time for picking a place for lunch and originally we wanted to go to Capri. After talking to our captain Dario he said there was this place with great food in a nearby area called Nerano. We moored the boat just offshore and a smaller dinghy came from the restaurant to pick us up. The restaurant was called Maria Grazie. It was such a cute place. We sat down expecting menus. The owner came over and described how it works. She listed all these delicous sounding appetizers including anchovies, eggplant, arancini, marinated octopus, tomato and basil, fresh mozzarella and fresh smoked provolone.They served it with what they called peach wine. A dry white wine with several fresh peaches served in a jug. Not really sangria - so much better. It was all so good.
My favorite was the octopus however the smoked provolone was a close second. Angie's favorite was the stuffed and fried zucchini blossum. Have never had anything close to that before. We then had a second course which was their famous pasta and zucchini followed by whole grilled fish. Both outstanding. The fish was so flavorful, seasoned only with salt and pepper and drizzled with olive oil to finish it. No room for dessert however when they brought the check they included homemade chilled lemoncillo and a licorice liquor which she called fennel along with chilled shot glasses. Great way to end the meal. The cost for this fabulous meal was only $50 EU each.
After lunch we stayed moored and swam for awhile. It would take 75 minutes to get back to the yacht club so we started the trek back. I think each of us had some nap time after that delicious lunch. Highly recommend sailing out into this area. Wonderful day!!
After dinner, we went to the deck party. It was 4th of July themed. Matt Mitchum, the cruise director really knows how to throw a party! We stayed a short time because tomorrow is Rome and we have an early day.
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