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Capri, Out and About · October 5, 2009

Out & About: Driving Signs for the Geographically Challenged

 

Ciao Amalfi Coast Blog Capri SignMarina Grande, Capri

 

Just a friendly warning that it’s not possible to drive from Capri to the mainland. (Unless, of course, you drive onto a ferry first.)

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  1. KC says

    October 5, 2009 at 15:30

    That they had to put that sign up makes me wonder, have people actually driven into the water?

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  2. Lady Litigator says

    October 5, 2009 at 16:18

    Ciao Laura, Thanks for making me smile – AGAIN.
    Brought back a memory or two. 🙂

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  3. Laura says

    October 5, 2009 at 19:36

    Ciao KC! That thought crossed my mind as well. I hope not!

    Ciao Lisa! Always happy to make you smile! Hey, they didn't put that sign there for you, did they? 🙂

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  4. Gil says

    October 6, 2009 at 07:53

    Just imagine the trouble you'd be in if you drove off the pier on to a Carabinieri boat!

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  5. Laura says

    October 6, 2009 at 08:00

    Ciao Gil! Oh, that wouldn't be good. That made me laugh, too! Just imagine the mounds of paperwork! 🙂

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  6. Scintilla @ Bell'Avventura says

    October 6, 2009 at 10:08

    I agree with KC ! Do they need to be so explicit???

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  7. Laura says

    October 6, 2009 at 10:17

    Ciao Scintilla! I agree as well, which is why the sign made me laugh. I suppose at night it might be hard to see, but then wouldn't the boats be a giveaway? I just get a kick out of strange signs! 🙂

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