Sunset in Manarola

Gelatiholic

Went off to buy panini for lunch on the walk and came back with a gelati (icecream)!

Corniglia

Woke to a glorious morning after a forcast of rain for the rest of the week. Sun was shining on the Stations of the Cross on the hillside opposite our apartment. They are there in preparation for Good Friday. Technology is amazing. I 'Skyped' Mum and Dad and was able to take the tablet outside to show them the beautiful view when Mauritsio the owner of the building was also outside. Mum was able to talk to him and he was able tl see her.  He is 47 and still lives with hid Mamma. I think she runs the show!

Headed off then to catch a local bus to Volastri at the top of the mountain and thenfrom there walk to Caniglia. Although hard in places the view was amazing. We bought sandwiches in Volastri so stopped for a picnic and admired the view.

Karen Eating Again

Sunday March 24
Lunch in a very wet Monterossa.

Anchovies

This region of Liguria is famous for its anchovies so we took the opportunity tonight to have anchovies for dinner. Karen had Spaghetti with anchovies in white wine and I had Pizza Napolitana. Superb meal after the long walk.

Walk numero sei (No. 6)

First full day in Manarola we had our porridge and set off on walk number 6 which Mauriso assured us was an easy 90min walk. I am sure he was looking at us and thinking that that would be all two 'old girls' could manage. Well we would show him!!  FOUR hours later we crawled back. Very hilly walk with lots of steps. It was really beautiful scenery up the coast to Corniglia and beyond. The temperature was just right for a walk. We no sooner got gack and it started to rain.

Manarola

Sadly our time at Via Dei Georgofili 3 in Florence has come to an end. We  packed up this morning, found a taxi to take us to the train station to catch the train to La Spezia, change trains to get to Manarola , the second town in the Cinque Terre. Overcast day but pleasnt in the train.

Spectacular
views as the train passed through long tunnels that emerged over a spectacular ocean.
Arrived in the cliff side township of Manarola. Lugging our bags up the hill and endless steps was soon forgotten when we saw the view!