10:46.0N 14.02.0E

 

27 June Early start heading even further south for marina stop on small unspoilt island just before Naples

Depart Ponsa 0615

Arrive Procida marina 1630 52nm

Sun, no wind, then for last couple of hours  NW f4 and a bit of 5 in straights

 

Motored along for most of the day.Isola di Ischia looked nice as we passed by. Headed N a bit to keep out of restricted area with note on chart “The nature of the restriction is unknown.Mariners are advised to seek advice from the local authorities before entering this area.” Jan has couple of extra hours powernap late afternoon as didn’t get his 8 last night (due to Ponsa arrival celebrations!). Dropping main is fun as 3 big ferries stemming wind waiting to come in, and what feels like wind against tide seas bouncing us about. We have separate entrance further S. Get allocated bows to berth on town quay. Busy front area – faded, patchy lived in island town (tis v small fairly flat island about 1 mile by 2 miles just off the headland that leads to Golfo di Napoli (Bay of Naples))(compared with some of the mountainous monsters we have been watching since arriving this side) Pastel buildings (most with paint peeling off), pretty flowering oliander trees along front, pleasant old fashion shops in road level cellars, dark basalt paving stones everywhere, narrow winding streets – sort of medieval feel to the place and certainly not tarted up Stunning interior to church on quay, but clock chiming every 1/4 – will it go all night? (Yes, think it did!)  Girl serving beers has not been taught any English – relieved when three picollo beers arrive safely. Decide when in Rome (or near Naples) it has to be Pizza on the boat. Two for 11 euros and v tasty.  See grey shape of Mte Vesuvio in distance behind Napoli..We loved the place, but most expensive yet at 56euros tho with good “free” showers. (But as didn’t have any overnight fees at Ponsa or night before when at sea, doable.) Will have to anchor tomorrow to balance the books.