Hello. We have been busy little bees. Friday we hiked Cinque Terre and yesterday we toured Lake Como. Both were so beautiful and I know I don't have words to do them justice. We made it to all five towns in Cinque Terre and were able to hike most of the way. The trail from Vernazza to Corniglia was closed. They had terrible storms in October which led to landslides and horrible destruction to the town and the trail. We saw a house that was literally cut in half. You could still see clothes hanging in the closet. The hike was challenging and it was hot, so we didn't mind taking the train for that portion! Delaney and I were discussing how crazy it was that a few months ago she showed me this picture on Pinterest and said she'd love to go there someday. It was of Manarola and she saw it live and in person on Friday. I think she understood the magnitude of that fulfilled wish. Here are some highlights:
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| That's a lot of stairs behind us! |
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| and more stairs... |
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| This was the Lover's Path between RioMaggiore |
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| Delaney and Maddie cemented us there! |
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| Legend is that lovers write their names on locks and throw the key into the ocean. |
More on Lake Como later!
Love,
Leah
Ahh I love that place and want to go back! Especially after seeing your pictures :) Did you guys have some delicious seafood there? Did you stay overnight in either Cinque Terre or Lake Como or just day trips?
ReplyDeleteLove you all!! xo Sarah
Just day trips. We did have delicious sea food at this place where the guy who owned it was outside on a grill. It was yummy!
DeleteI was and have been jealous the last few weeks - but now really jealous. Really want to get to Cinque Terre - Were you able to swim or does the trail stay well above the water. Really great pictures! Lake Como was really nice - neat towns and the roads are fun (depending on traffic) to drive. Where to next are you in Milan for a while or is it on to Nice?
ReplyDeleteThe girls did get to hop in the ocean at the end of the day. Only one of the towns have beach access (Monterosso--learned that from my handy Cinque Terre book someone got me!!). We are in Milan till Friday then on to Nice. I think the girls and I are going to take the train to Rome tomorrow. Seems a little overwhelming for a day trip, but we will give it a shot! Miss you. xox
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