OK, it wasn't quite as challenging as the opening scene for Tom, but it wasn't exactly a stroll in the park either. The ups were way way way up, and the downs were, well, the knees and calves took a hit at the end of the day. Worth it? Absolutely. Here's why:
Since we were staying in Monterosso al Mare, which is on one end of Cinque Terre, we took a train to the farthest village to begin our hike at 9AM.
We then arrived at the destination and got our bearings:
The beauty was just incredible!
A stop for lunch in one of the 5 picturesque villages (Vernazza):
Then it was back to the hike and images too beautiful to describe:
ALMOST AT THE END:
Ross and Caroline celebrating running most of the trails:
Our view as we are walking back up to our village (Monterosso):
Then, as we walked up to our hotel, who do we see??? TY VOLKMAN, who has JUST disembarked his train from Vicenza!
WE DID IT!!!!
We then dipped into the Mediterranean Sea, had a refreshing beverage and a delicious dinner in old Monterosso. Just wish I had snapped a pic of our Dr Scholls guy with his grey shorts ensemble...
SOME of the food we enjoyed:
Ah, the Ligurian pesto = DEVINE!
Ty's turbot with roasted cherry tomatoes and capers:
The next morning it was time to say "Goodbye" sadly to our blissful time in Cinque Terre and to Ross and Ty. : (
But, Doug, Caroline and I headed to Venice early in the morning for more adventure, while Ross and Ty headed to Vincenza and then Ibiza, Spain!
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