After enjoying our visits to two large cities we headed off to an area on the Italian coast known for their five villages.
Picturesque and full of character, we really took to the area. On our first day, the Missus took me along for a hike. The main trail from one village to another had been washed out so we did an inland route which took 5 hours! Going up was not bad; but my knees are still recovering from the climb down!
You couldn't complain about the views though!
And the sunsets were fabulous!
We spent the next two days exploring the other villages; each with its own personality and character.
For a highly touristed area, we found folks to be gracious and friendly, with a fun sense of humor.
As for the food; well, it was seafood of course.
Our next stop the capitol of the region; a bustling port city.
Basically, there was one reason for my wanting to visit here.
I also booked a food tour to learn a bit more about the local cuisine and specialties.
We're now in the home stretch of our trip in our favorite city. Time just flies when you're on holiday, doesn't it?
Hope everyone is doing well and thanks for stopping by!
Nice! Those villages reminded me of the Pixar film Luca.
Wow! Gorgeous!
Cinque Terre! I was there recently as well. We had great weather and no issues hiking from Monterosso to Vernazza (except for the steep parts). I’m looking forward to hearing more about your trip.
Are these towns kind of like HOA’s where people have to paint their buildings within a pre-approved color scheme?
Mike Z
exciting! can’t wait for your posts
Good catch Junichi! The creator of Luca actually grew up in this area.
It’s very beautiful Peter.
We got in after a storm and another one hit while we were there Sandy! Made for some dramatic waves!
Hi Mike – I think there are 10 approved colors for structures. Also, the area is both a National Park with some UNESCO sites, so there are undoubtedly rules to follow.
Thanks Kat!
These bring back memories for me! I did one day stop in London and then Italy trip ending with Cinque Terre and Milan. Ate a plate of anchovies under one of the yellow umbrellas in Vernazza. Timed everything around the reservation for the Last Supper. Good time!
Thanks for sharing – looks like you enjoy the trip too 🙂
We really enjoyed ourselves Si!