Carla Castagne

Carla Castagne Yoga Barbados or Massage Barbados.

Happy 80th birthday mum! You are the best mum for me and I’m so lucky to have you in my life for this long. We love you
12/11/2025

Happy 80th birthday mum! You are the best mum for me and I’m so lucky to have you in my life for this long. We love you

2 Years and Counting. 2nd June 1958 – 21st October 2023. Love never dies
21/10/2025

2 Years and Counting.
2nd June 1958 – 21st October 2023. Love never dies

Good morning. What blessings are you counting today? Sight, hearing, touch and smell are often taken for granted till th...
15/10/2025

Good morning. What blessings are you counting today? Sight, hearing, touch and smell are often taken for granted till they are taken from you. Forget what you have to do today and instead be mindful of what you’re doing now.

Happy birthday to the sister who ignored me the first couple years of my life 😜 that tough love was exactly what I neede...
29/09/2025

Happy birthday to the sister who ignored me the first couple years of my life 😜 that tough love was exactly what I needed 😘. You are so generous and kind and always there for me. Unfortunately I don’t have enough recent pictures of us where we are both happy how we loo, but how adorable were we when we were young. Even Yoko Ono and John Lennon were mesmerised meeting us at the airport (so the legend goes). We can’t be sure, but I think it’s what inspired them to have Sean.

Yoga is back this Monday at Kai Ananda Yoga Studio! 🧘✨Conveniently located near St. Philip, St. John & St. George Barbad...
29/09/2025

Yoga is back this Monday at Kai Ananda Yoga Studio! 🧘✨
Conveniently located near St. Philip, St. John & St. George Barbados

Looking to improve your flexibility, strength, and balance?
This class is open to all levels. Beginners welcome!

Message me to book your spot.

Happy Birthday Basia. One of the kindest and most caring souls I have been lucky to meet later in my life but who feels ...
28/09/2025

Happy Birthday Basia. One of the kindest and most caring souls I have been lucky to meet later in my life but who feels like a lifelong friend.

Baia di IerantoLast full day in Sorrento. I had the genius idea to put in my headphones and let Maps direct me while dri...
21/09/2025

Baia di Ieranto

Last full day in Sorrento. I had the genius idea to put in my headphones and let Maps direct me while driving to Nerano, and then hiked to one of Italy’s National Heritage Trust sites—the legendary Bay of Ieranto, with its crystalline waters. This is the furthest point of the Sorrento peninsula, and legend says it’s where the Sirens sang sailors to their doom.

The hike was over rough terrain, as you’ll see in one of the photos, but manageable for most if you just take your time.

I chose the jetty side rather than the beach and swam off the rocks. Again, I went early to avoid the crowds, so I had the space to myself from about 9:30 to 11. It’s a small beach and a small jetty area—definitely not as fun to share.

Afterwards, I hiked up to the fort (which you can see in one of the videos) and then down to another fishing village.

The evening ended with an Aperol Spritz at the end of the street where we stayed, just in time to watch the sunset.

For me, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast didn’t disappoint—they exceeded expectations.

Capri and the Arco NaturaleI’d already taken the plane, train, bus, and scooter — only the boat was left to try. So I ca...
19/09/2025

Capri and the Arco Naturale

I’d already taken the plane, train, bus, and scooter — only the boat was left to try. So I caught the first ferry to Capri Island to avoid as many crowds as possible. Best decision ever.

My main mission was to hike up to the Arco Naturale, a limestone arch formed from the remains of a Palaeolithic cave. There were endless stairs and steep inclines to get there, but it was so worth it. I had it all to myself for a while and got to just stand and stare at this wonder without interruptions. I explored every corner around it, and eventually a nice French solo traveler came along. I asked her to take some photos, but I think she regretted saying yes — she just couldn’t get the angle I wanted. In the end I offered to take one of her (which turned out great!) and then carried on my way.

On the way back, I detoured down another set of steps. After more climbing and descending, I came across the Grotta di Matermania, a huge natural cave with Roman wall remains. It was apparently used as a Nymphaeum, a monument dedicated to nymphs.

I unknowingly took a different path back, which turned out to be a little alarming — all uphill and endless steps. When I realized I wasn’t on the same path I’d come on, the thought of turning back had me resigned to the idea of sleeping in the cave.

Capri itself was lovely, with the tiniest little roads. The garbage truck even had just three wheels! It was super busy, and when I finally got back to the port I heard a familiar Trini accent asking someone to take her picture with some fruit. Of course, I stepped in and did the honors.

I skipped the boat tours to the grottos since I’d heard they were crowded, and I was happy with my choice.
Back on the ferry and home in time for lunch.

Monte Faito and Il Camino dell’AngeloRosie left today, and I didn’t want to get completely lost for the next four days o...
18/09/2025

Monte Faito and Il Camino dell’Angelo

Rosie left today, and I didn’t want to get completely lost for the next four days on the scooter, so I tried out the trains and buses to get to Mt. Faito.

I recommend downloading the GoEav apps to pay for tickets—it’s simple and easy. But don’t expect the barcodes to work; you’ll probably have to beg an officer to let you through. I never paid on the bus because I couldn’t figure it out, and the driver didn’t seem bothered.

Honestly, I felt safer on my scooter than on the bus. The roads are so narrow it just feels more natural to be on a smaller vehicle.

It was me and a few elderly people on the bus, so I just set off into the forest on my own. I found the start of the “Path of the Angel” hike but didn’t stay on it.

Walking in the forest, hearing only nature sounds, I suddenly picked up the sound of bells—you can hear them in the video with the goats (the last one hobbling along on only three legs).

The views of Naples and Mount Vesuvius were breathtaking, but the best part was being right up in the clouds, feeling the chill sweep over my skin. Tried not to think too much about The Blair Witch Project.

Eventually I reached the church at the top, which was inspired by Archangel Michele. The clouds blocked the view of the Amalfi Coast side, but it still felt really special.

Pompeii and VesuviusThis was a stressful day on the scooter going through 7km tunnels and coming out with soot all over ...
16/09/2025

Pompeii and Vesuvius
This was a stressful day on the scooter going through 7km tunnels and coming out with soot all over your face. Not to mention the tolls!! We always managed to choose one that wasn’t working properly. Was so flustered that while I was waiting on rosie to dart through between the cars on the other machines a very nice chap in a van came waving my backpack I’d just forgotten in the middle of the road at the toll! At least a couple cars had driven over it.
So incredible place of ruins Pompeii city was 66 acres and they’ve uncovered about 44. A city that was covered in 6 metres of ashes after 18 hours. It put our little “toll-stress” into perspective.
Then I convinced Rosie we should drive up to Vesuvius and climb to the source. Incredible.

Path of theGodsJaw dropping hike. According to Rosie if she had a tail it would be wagging non-stop. We scootered to Bom...
15/09/2025

Path of theGods

Jaw dropping hike.
According to Rosie if she had a tail it would be wagging non-stop. We scootered to Bomerano hiked to Nocelle ( just above Positano) and back. It was a good hike. No tour guide is needed as it’s impossible for even me to get lost. We did it in 3.5 hours and as the last picture shows the estimate for ONE way is 4:20 mins so we reckon a medal is in order.
Apparently these mountains were plowed by those gods intent on rescuing Ulysses from the fatal song of the Sirens and that they thus shaped him with their footprints.

La Pignatella Beach - a rock beach. Getting in the water holding bars and ropes was fun getting out even more so. Rugge...
14/09/2025

La Pignatella Beach - a rock beach. Getting in the water holding bars and ropes was fun getting out even more so. Rugged, quiet and a different kind of special beauty.

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