Caption under text wrapped image

I would like to place an image into a text block, apply text wrap and add a caption under the image. CS5, Mac.

Pardon my ignorance. This is my first time here. The question is how do I do it?
I place my image, add text wrap with enough space for a caption at the bottom. I type the caption as a separate text block and drag it into the open space where it just disappears. It used to work in CS2 but doesn't in CS5.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Hans

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