Boat travel was indeed a consistent method of transportation on this year’s tour to Italy. Up early, the choir boarded another small ship that would take us to Capri for the day. After a scenic and all too brief ride, we docked, marveling at the beauty of the Island. We scurried quickly to get in line for a cable car ride up to the highest peak on Capri. The view below was spectacular.
Stefano and Ilaria walked us up to the Island gardens where we stopped to take pictures before heading back down to the beach for a swim. The water was a crystal shade of blue to which photographs cannot do justice. As we got used to the temperature and admired the rock formations on the beach, I had to pinch myself. We were swimming in the Mediterranean Sea!We had had a chance to enjoy an occasional swim in a hotel pool, but this was a unique experience. A word to the wise, the rocky coast line here is unlike most I have experienced. A number of us returned needing band-aids from our trusty first aid kit. Nonetheless, after spending the rest of the afternoon soaking up the sun, we got back on the boat, then walked to the hotel to get ready for our evening’s concert, our last in Italy. Showered and refreshed, we met for rehearsal at a beautiful, local church, the Church of Saint Francis.
Afterwards we walked to dinner, where we expressed our gratitude to Stefano, Ilaria, Roberto and Salvatore. Our tour managers and drivers had made our time in Italy go so smoothly. I hoped they enjoyed us as we enjoyed them. It would be difficult to say goodbye.
There were heartfelt and good natured tributes ... shall we say a parody or two - even a memorable one "for or to" Mrs. Campbell. Yes, she did enjoy it, and took it in the spirit of the evening. In true CCVA style, we had laughed, sang and prayed together. It was a beautiful moment, and we left the restaurant appreciating the time we've spent together and the new friends we've made, looking forward to our final performance.
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