The Mediterranean, seen from the train as it passes through Cinque Terre on the north west coast.Monteroso del MareMonteroso del Mare, the northern most of the five villages. These are tourist towns, mostly isolated and independent fishing towns discovered by travelers in the 1970’s. Not only do tourists come to see these stacked little villages and hike between them but Italians weekend here, escaping the hot interior.From our window, up 176 stairs to the 11th floor in a 12-story apartment building. When she heard us coming, the woman on the 10th floor came out to her stoop to give us stink eye.We played at the beach here, lounging til 7 or 8 pm each evening.When in doubt, put sand on it.We set out to hike to the next town, Vernazza. This is looking back at Monteroso from the early part of the trail.Our hike passed through little olive groves and vineyards. It was hot. Some shade. Some breeze. Some complaining. Some spectacular views.Hike along the trail between the villages of Cinque Terre.Cinque terre hillside.This adorable deaf man wound an extension cord from his home tucked up above the trail to set up a juice bar. Heaven.Walked right through little vineyards on the tiny shelves of land.This is the direction we’re hiking, south down the coast.Eventually, we could see all four of the other villages from a lookout on the trail.Just outside Vernazza. This front door opens up on the trail. That’s the trail on the right.Vernazza! We made it!All we can think about is more water.Vernazza main drag. Still red-faced.Gelato after lunch, still trying to cool down.Cinque Terre.
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Cinque Terre is on my top 5 European destinations, glad you could experience it’s greatness!
Cinque Terre is on my top 5 European destinations, glad you could experience it’s greatness!