Intrepid travellers arrived safely in Monterosso - via people mover as far as La Spezia, then the local train, and finally bumping our luggage around the headland to our 'magic garden' B&B.
Welcome drinks in the walled garden, and exploring all the nooks and crannies of Monterosso - like Vernazza, still recovering from landslides last year that were devastating for both towns, but still beautiful.
A full day to follow visiting the other towns - Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia and back to Vernazza and Monterosso - a lovely mix of boat, train and walking.
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| The Cinque Terre ferry |
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| Riomaggiore |
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| The lovers' walk, Riomaggiore |
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| The lovers' seat ... |
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| and the lovers' seat again! (yes, there's a photo of Col and me as well - but on someone else's camera ...) |
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| Not the usual cupids! |
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| Vernazza - the beautiful harbour half full of mud after the landslide last year. The town is still recovering. |
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| Doors painted all over Vernazza |
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| A true entrepreneur - a stall halfway down a steep hill on the walk coming into Monterosso, selling fresh lemonade, limoncello or wine. Having an aversion to falling off cliffs, we stuck to lemonade.
And at Monterosso, we all said goodbye to travel in our different directions - Cathy and Greg to Venice and then on to Paris; Lou and Paul to Spain; and the two of us to Provence.
Great company, great memories - looking forward to sharing stories back at home in a few weeks' time...
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