Tuesday 10th.

Don't believe everything you read on the Internet. Especially concerning the Cinque Terre cliff path. It is not as open as some sites say. In fact most of it is not open. This is why ....


The only section that can be walked is between Vernazza and Monterosso. Ok. Grumble over. 
I took the the train to Riomaggiore, Kate having decided to have a rest day. This is Riomaggiore. 


Having explored the town I jumped on the train and went to Manarolo..


I had an ice cream in the town - lemon, strawberry and cherry. (Sorry no photo)
Then I got back on the train and went to Vernazza...


This was where the path started so I clutched my water bottles and headed off.


The path is not up to UK standards (Health and Safety would have a fit) and considering that people were paying €7.50 to walk it it ought to be better. My train ticket included this charge and the ability to jump on and off the train at will (provided it was stationary at the time). 
On the way I assisted a couple of young Americans by taking their photo. They asked if I wanted my photo taken. I said no, I didn't want my photo taken, but that several of my grandchildren did. So they took my picture - here I am looking relaxed as usual, but holding onto the wall, just in case. 


Eventually I reached Vernazza 


and rewarded myself with an ice cream - just lemon this time. 


Then I hopped on the train again to get back to Levanto. 
Some young people may be interested in seeing some of the trains I saw today....






Those of you who can count and speak Italian may have noticed that I have only mentioned four of the five towns..... I skipped Corniglia (Levanto is not one of the Cinque Terre, but I expect you knew that). Tomorrow we are planning to take the boat along the coast to Portovenere so I will make sure to take some of Corniglia then. (Portovenere is also not one of the Cinque Terre, but you probably knew that too). 










1 comment:

  1. The boys will love the photos, thank you, I will show them to them in the morning. Hope the boat trip is bearable, don't think I would be so brave as to step foot on a boat again. Thank you. Lovely photos and account of your day.

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