I've been in a place called La Spezia for two days now (actually a day and a half). Spent the first half day just walking around checking things out. There's really nothing special about La Spezia except that it's a gateway city for Cinque Terre - which are these five small towns build into the hills along the Med coast of Italy.
The thing with Cinque Terre is that it's a 14 km walk (that's like 7 miles) along the hills of the coast to get from town to town. At first I was like, "Screw that! I'm not walking seven miles up hills and over rigged terain just to see some sea side villages." But I've made new Busabout friends and they were all doing it so I sort of went along. Let me tell you, it was absolutely the right decision. The hike was a pain in the arse in some places but the scenery was absolutely worth it. These five villages are just so beautiful and they each have little beaches that you can swim in to cool down between stretches. It was one of the highlights of the trip so far - I took a ton of pics which I will try to upload today (no promises).
I'm going back today just to go to the beach and have a bit of a chill day - as my legs are hurting a bit from all the hiking. Then tomorrow I'm going to grab a train to Milan just to check it out. It's fairly cheap from here, so I figure what the hell. I've heard mixed reviews but it's worth it just to say that I've been there. Then it's off to Nice for three days.
2 comments:
Seven MILES!!!!!!!!!! Wowza!
You jetsetter you... Be sure to tell us all about Milan!
Dude - These pics are magnificent. I can't believe people friggin live in these places! What the hell are we doing in DC?
You are going to be so misplaced when you come home. Unfortunately, you will recover and resume your life..or maybe not.. if you're lucky.
ANYWAY...think about checking out Cap d'Ail (sp?) near Nice. And watch your belongings there - it's a thief's haven (Nice, that is).
Enjoying your blog and pics and missing you.
Love,
Nancie
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