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La Fontelina,

Capri, Italy

CARLA COULSON, PHOTOGRAPHER

“I was staying on the Amalfi Coast,

one of my favourite places in Italy,

and on a whim decided to take

a day trip to the Isle of Capri. It

was a scorching day, and I had

my heart set on a swim at lovely

La Fontelina.

“It was early when I walked

down the hill to the beach; the

umbrellas and beach beds weren’t

out yet. Then disappointment:

the beach club was booked out.

I hadn’t thought to phone ahead.

“The walk back up the hill

was challenging so I rested for

a moment, and looked down on

this dreamy slice of Capri. The sun

was higher now and the umbrellas

were up and it looked even more

joyful than on the way down.

La Fontelina and I have a

swimming date very soon.”

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