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    • TravelerPlatinum Jubilee Trip
      1

      Monterosso: We ❤️ You!

      June 10, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Let me start off by being extremely positive today! Richard and I woke up, had breakfast and headed off to Monterosso! What an absolutely amazing, enthralling, challenging and beautiful walk it was! We both found it challenging and I was proud that Richard kept pushing on and he was equally proud he did because the end result was everything I had heard about the Cinque Terre and more! More beautiful in scenery, landscape and spaciousness but more importantly, the people were everything I remember Italians to be: friendly, welcoming, kind, generous and innately humorous… What an absolutely beautiful town it was. And how different the inhabitants were! You could feel a difference in the air. Hard to describe but it reminded me of Mykonos with its beautiful alleyways, sloped spaces, hundreds of cute little restaurants and WELCOMING smiles! Thank you Monterosso you have restored my heart and soul and love of Italy! 💚🤍❤️

      On returning to Vernazza I had dread in my heart… All I am going to say is this: I actually think even the locals don’t want to be here (obviously not, but seems like it!) I concede that I made a mistake in booking into this town for our specific requirements in a holiday destination. Had I chosen Monterosso things may have started off differently. Who knows? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ We live & learn. It is what it is!

      My morning started off by heading up to the information counter at the station where I was greeted with the same nonchalant attitude as yesterday. Thankfully a wonderfully beautiful couple from Canada heard my questions and spent 20 minutes telling me all about the walks, the best way to proceed, tips, hints and everything any other tourism bureau would and should offer. It was wonderful and informative and said results for the success to follow. I’m not speaking without experience; I also worked in tourism and if I’d have been as wet & unhelpful as the staff in V I wouldn’t have lasted a week!
      💚🤍❤️

      It took about 2 1/2 hours on very steep cliff tops and steps. But, I loved every single minute of it! I feel exhilarated and accomplished. Was just such a magical and beautiful day! Restoration of my faith in humanity! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

      I desperately tried to convince Richard to stay in Monterosso for dinner but understandably he was plum ‘tuckered out’ and wanted to head back to that place which I shall not speak of in name, just as “V”!

      So, please enjoy the wonderful images of the spectacular walk along the path from the place we’re staying at to Monterosso! I’m sure you’ll agree they are out of this world!

      As soon as we arrived at the end of the walk there was an instant opportunity to dive straight into the crystal blue sparkling water. I could not resist or get in there quick enough. I just took everything off except my jocks and went straight in. It was like nothing you can imagine after a 2 1/2 hour hike! I felt instantly refreshed. We had lunch atop a magnificent cliff top and then spent the afternoon wandering around looking at the most picturesque of towns. Just so Stunning 🤩😍✊🏻🥰

      A friendly local business owner informed us of a bar where we would be able to get reception and Wi-Fi which was also a relief because I could inform my parents that everything was okay. I love them very much and it was distressing to know they were worried. It was such a relief to be offered the use of connection by this bar in town. I thanked them from the bottom of my heart! Incidentally, I had actually started to embrace the fact that I was completely void of technology. I hope to transfer some of this behaviour in my life when I return home 🏡 and asked Richard to keep me in check if I stray! We are FAR too invested in technology these days and I feel I need to start living in the moment more back in Australia 🇦🇺

      On arriving back to V I headed straight for the water for another swim. Interestingly the swimming harbour was full of seaweed and rocks which was symbolic of my experience here. Enough of that! I think you get the idea now! 👍🏻😉🙃😂

      Richard and I had the most delicious pizza for dinner back in V and was served by the most gorgeous of Italian men who actually made the pizza 🍕 lovingly in his oven. He was as sexy as they come! No photo unfortunately lol 😂 Sorry Mummy! 🤣 Both Richard & I were equally disappointed for us (but happy 😊 for him) when he showed us photos of his cute daughter 🫤🤩😉😉😉

      Richard has headed to bed… It is 11 pm and I have taken the Cinque Terre express back to Monterroso for one last lemon spritz in this beautiful little village! It is magnificent! I love it love Love Love love! 🍋🍋🍋❤️❤️❤️Everything I know and love about Italy 🇮🇹 is contained herewith 🥰🥰🥰👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

      As I enjoy my Lemoncello Spritz please enjoy magnificent wonderments of our day of hiking 🥾 and delighting. Viva Italiano! 💚🤍❤️      Read more

    • DB Family Europe Grand Tour 22
      2
      Day 28

      Santuario di Nostra Signora di Reggio

      May 23, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

      We took a very curvy bus ride up into the hills to the sanctuary above Vernazza. The early people that settled here first settled high up in the mountains for protection and farmed on terraces. Each of the Cinque Terre villages has a sanctuary high above that was one of the first things built.

      We were the only people there and it was lovely and peaceful. We then wound our way back down on foot to Vernazza. We saw a lot of homes tucked away in the hills, and some cars that we still can't quite figure out how they managed to get there.      Read more

    • TravelerInterrail Italien
      1
      Day 7

      Grande Finale

      April 13, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      As for the grande Finale Kai and I will write the following post together: brace yourselves
      Even though we went to bed early yesterday, we slept in again. After breakfast we noticed a huge, somewhat obscene and grotesque misspelling in the former blog-post which has been duly removed after a short mental breakdown and a trmendous amount of embarassement on Lisas part. Great start of the day!
      We took the train to Corniglia and walked up to the village from the train station, where we debated as to which path would lead us to Volastra.
      Lisa set the pace to our hike by racing up the rather steep slope. We stopped counting the „fellow civilians“ after 40+ (after 15 minutes) and covered 350 vertical meters within a half hour. Drenched in sweat, we collapsed at the top and fortified our position our position with a selfie. A flat stretch through forests and vineyards followed, accompanied by discussions on the lack of magic in today‘s world, evil gnomes and bears ( Lisa is still traumatized by Mordu [see ‚Brave‘] ) and the ether of the universe. Upon arriving in Volastra, our brave heroes turned in at the local focacceria to still their stomachs. A steep descent down to Manarola ensued, where Lisa‘s right knee almost disociated from the Lisa Leg complex.

      We stopped for a drink and were greatly overcharged in a colorful indian bistro with italian staff and a goof balcony with a nice view. We fled from the tourists crowding the town‘s main street by taking any flight of stairs which led in the right direction. Back on the path to Riomaggiore we started playing „nationality guess“, it wasnt that difficult though because most of them were either american or french. The climb was easy for us because we‘re „schwizer Berggeisse“ but the others were struggeling like hell. We wanted to go back with the boat but the waves were too big so we had to take the train one more time. Back in Monterosso, Kai had the most exotic ice cream of the week - 3 scoops of extra dark chocolate, whereas Lisa opted for boring old Pistacchio, Chocolate and Maracuja. At the hotel we started writing the blog in the afternoon sunshine, but ended up dancing to 2000s Pop songs. A Nonna opened her window to applaud us from across the street. After the sun disappeared, our night began…

      Stay tuned for our late night post!      Read more

    • philippandsimonFirst Van Adventure
      Day 6

      Vernazza

      June 30, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      Vernazza ist ein weiteres der 5 Fischerdörfer von Cinque Terre.
      Hier gibt es angesagte Restaurants, die frühzeitig gebucht werden sollten, da sie atemberaubende Ausblicke garantieren.
      Vor allem zur Sonnenuntergangs Zeit, sind die besten Plätze schnell weg.
      Das Dorf bietet dir ein einmaliges Freiheitsgefühl mit seiner besonderen Lage und am Abend wird es schon fast kitschig romantisch ❤️‍🔥
      Leider war es sehr warm in diesen Tagen, weshalb wir direkt nach dem Sonnenuntergang zurück zum Bulli watschelten.      Read more

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    • Toskana
      Day 8

      Vernazza

      March 30 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      Wir übersprangen einen Halt und stiegen in Vernazza wieder aus. Anders als bei den vorherigen Dörfern ist man hier direkt unten am Meer. Die Wellen schlugen gegen den Steg und man hatte das Gefühl, dass man fast ins Meer hineinlaufen könnte, wäre es nicht so windig gewesen. Nach einem kurzen Fussmarsch wurde der Wind stärker und es begann zu tröpfeln. Wir liessen uns nicht beirren und genossen unter einem Schirm ein seeehr leckeres Gelati. Dany mit Honig Geschmack und ich mit Passionsfrucht.
      Unser Fazit zu den Cinque Terre: wunderschön, einzigartig, unser Highlight - klar Vernazza.      Read more

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    • TravelerToskana
      Day 5

      Cinque Terre 🇮🇹 🥾

      May 5, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

      Heute wandern wir 🥾 😊 🇮🇹 Leider doch im Regen ☔️

      Cinque Terre - das sind fünf Nachbargemeinden an der schroffen Italienischen Riviera (Steilküste 😲). Über einen Wanderweg, den Santiero Azzurro, sind die Küstendörfer miteinander verbunden. Wir sind gespannt und hoffen das Wetter hält 😊 leider hat es doch geregnet ☔️

      Die Anfahrt zum Ausgangspunkt war schon außergewöhnlich… wie oft glaubten wir, dass an der einen oder anderen Stelle der Straße niemals zwei Autos durch passen 😅

      Der Wanderweg von Vernazza nach Corniglia ist anspruchsvoll aber die Aussicht von jeder Stelle aus atemberaubend schön 🤩 und das sogar bei Dauerregen ☔️☔️☔️

      Also heute waren das Wetter und leider auch das Essen schlecht 👎 aber wir wurden mit einer beeindruckend schönen Landschaft, malerischen Dörfern und einem tollen Blick aufs Meer belohnt.

      Irgendwann dann mal den ganzen Weg gehen … kommt auf die Liste 😊👍      Read more

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    • TravelerItalia | 2 months
      1
      Day 4

      Tag 3 | Cinque Terre-Wanderung

      July 3, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

      Wanderung Monterosso nach Corniglia 🗺️

      Die Wanderung beginnt am Bahnhof von Monterosso. Erste Station nach ca. 1,5h: Vernazza mit Focaccia-Stopp. Zweite Station nach wieder ca. 1,5h: Corniglia. Hier gibt es bei der Gelateria Alberto wohl das beste Eis der Cinque Terre (Miele di Corniglia kann ich empfehlen, diese Sorte ist aus dem regionalen Honig hergestellt worden).
      Auf dem Weg habe ich eine Australierin getroffen, mit der ich den Rest der Wanderung verbracht und dabei einiges über Australien gelernt habe :).

      Leider ist der Weg von Corniglia zu den letzten zwei Dörfern Manarola und Riomaggiore gesperrt; hier ist jedoch für hoch Motivierte ein Höhenweg verfügbar (Schwierigkeit: mittel).

      Die Dörfer sind übrigens von Levanto bis La Spezia auch mit einem Zug verbunden, der im 20-minütigen Takt verkehrt.
      So anstrengend die Wanderung ist, so schön und lohnenswert ist die Aussicht! Völlig verständlich, dass hierfür also jährlich Millionen Menschen anreisen. Ein wahres Highlight. Übrigens wohl auch für nicht geübte Wanderinnen und Wanderer machbar.      Read more

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    • TravelerLearning To Swim
      Day 7

      Walking the Cinque Terre trail

      August 23, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      We head off in our gym gear at 11.30am to find the start of the Cinque Terre trail.
      I am so pumped for this.

      Through the tunnel up the hill and off from Monterosso we go.

      Except,

      Athena stops at some steep downward steps.
      She tells me she can't do it.
      She is afraid of heights.

      (As this is not the first time Athena has pulled out at the last minute on me, due to her fear, whilst adventuring, I say ok I will see you at the hotel. and I simply turn around and just keep walking)

      I did look back to check if she made it down the steps. And sure enough she had. I walk back and ask are you coming then, she says yes.

      Off we go, I am so excited, the first part is very steep, lots of steps, straight up. A good glutes workout.

      However, our adventure turned out to be very slow going.

      So what is mean't to be a 1.5 hour trek turned out for us to be a 4. 5 hour trek.

      That woman was a mess. Shaking. She clung to the rock walls and the shrubbery like her life depended on it.

      In the end she clung to my hand or arm or top whenever the skinny path became open. She never once looked out at the glorious view.

      I did just wanted to walk freely, but was not allowed to just leave her stranded.

      The track was beautiful. Very steep with stone steps along the way. Thin pathways, enough for one person to get through.

      People were walking dogs, one lady had her baby strapped to her back. The walk was easy once you got up higher. The ocean to our right heading to Vernazza would pop out you.
      I'd say 'wow Athena, look at that' but no dice.

      As we went so slowly, I never even broke a sweat.

      We walked through vineyards, between rock walls, over bridges with waterfalls.
      A cat sanctuary sits in the middle for homeless cats. I was sad here.

      4 hours walking a difficult trail in the heat, whilst 'pulling' someone along whom is scared to death, now that deserves a bourban at the end.

      Many hikers passed us. and we would ask how much further. They would tell us 30 mins, which for us translated to 2hrs.

      Honestly, with Athena wearing dark sunnies, it looked like I was leading a blind person over the trail.

      After much trial. We hear the noise of people from the town.

      And the view of Vernazza, is before us.
      HELLO VERNAZZA!!! You beautiful thing xx

      I would walk this trail again, anytime. Even with Athena xx      Read more

    • TravelerTågluff 2023
      111
      Day 5

      Vernazza

      July 21, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      Såklart ville vi besöka en av de fem små byarna. Eller Cinque Terre som det heter. Fem små byar som är med på Unescos världsarvslista (vi checkar av andra på listan). Vernazza är alltså en av de fem. Senast jag var där var 14 år sedan. Vi läste att det var högtryck med turister, men gjorde ändå ett försök. Mycket riktigt så var det smockat med folk och varmt. Vi vandrade ändå runt lite och gick vilse i smala stentrappor som tog oss upp till högre höjd. Vi åt en gelato. Jenny och jag tog ett litet dopp i havet. Senare fylldes gatorna med musik och vinprovningar. Vi delade en pizza och drack Limone spritz istället för Aperol spritz. Fräscht värre och inget socker. Vi delade en pizza med mascarpone och var alla överens om att vi nog haft det bättre i Moneglia. Så vi bestämde oss för att äta middag där istället.Read more

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    • TravelerBella Italia
      1
      Day 3

      Cinque terre, oder eigentlich nur tre

      September 11, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      Um halb sieben klingelt der Wecker, ganz schön früh für Urlaub, aber wir wollen die erste Fähre kriegen, um vielleicht schon vor den größten Touristenmassen das erste der Cinque Terre Dörfer zu erreichen. Eine Stunde fahren wir nach Portovenere, das selbst schon ein richtiges kleines Highlight ist.

      Um 9 Uhr legt die Fähre Richtung Cinque Terre ab. Wir haben beschlossen, Monterosso, das westliche der fünf Dörfer, auszulassen, da es ohnehin das am wenigsten schöne sein soll. Also fahren wir erstmal an allen Dörfern vorbei und genießen die schöne Küste sowie den Wind, der uns um die Nase weht.
      Zuerst gehen wir in Vernazza von Bord, dem zweitwestlichsten und angeblich schönsten - können wir nachvollziehen! Schon um kurz nach 10 sind zwar ordentlich viele Menschen da, aber das kleine Dorf mit seinem schönen Hafenbecken und den bunten Häuschen, die sich den Hang hinaufstapeln, gefällt uns wirklich sehr. Wir erkunden erstmal die Hauptstraße und treffen zufällig unsere holländischen Nachbarn zwei Häuser weiter, die zu Fuß von Corniglia nach Vernazza gewandert sind - ein 2 Stunden Marsch, der nur mit festem Schuhwerk erlaubt ist. Aus Gründen, wie die beiden uns berichten. Wir sind dann doch ganz froh, per Boot unterwegs zu sein…
      Einen Cappuccino und einen Spaziergang bis ganz vorn an der „Pier“ später ist es kurz nach 11 und die Sonne brennt schon so von Himmel, dass wir uns zu ärgern beginnen, keine Badesachen eingepackt zu haben. Zum Glück erfrischt uns der Fahrtwind auf dem Weg zum nächsten Dorf dann wieder ein wenig.

      In Corniglia hält die Fähre nicht, aber das Dorf ist ohnehin sehr klein, also nicht so schlimm. Wir steigen in Manarola wieder aus und brauchen ganz dringend etwas im Magen und ein bisschen Zucker. Einen Pfirsicheistee und ein Focaccia später geht es uns deutlich besser. Das Pesto Genovese ist übrigens echt lecker hier. 😜 Während wir auf die Fähre warten, beobachten wir die einheimischen Halbstarken, wie sie von den Felsen springen - einer „mutiger“ als der andere… ;)

      Auf nach Riomaggiore, das sich nochmal beeindruckender von einem minikleinen Hafenbecken aus in die Höhe stapelt. Hier kann man schön bummeln und könnte, wenn man denn wollte, ziemlich viel Nippes als Mitbringsel kaufen - machen wir natürlich nicht ;) Dafür essen wir ein leckeres Eis, das erste im Urlaub!
      Als um 14:45 (plus Verspätung) die Fähre zurück mach Portovenere kommt, sind wir ganz schön groggy von der prallen Sonne und der Hitze.
      Eigentlich wollten wir uns Portovenere auch noch ansehen, aber unsere Energie reicht nur noch für einen kurzen Spaziergang an der Promenade. Der Parkplatz war eh schon teuer genug - 2,50€ die Stunde läppern sich am Ende des Tages ganz schön… also ab nach Hause und im Pool erfrischen - und dann gar nix mehr, außer entspannen, Carbonara und sacken lassen!

      Das war zwar anstrengend, aber auch sehr schön. Die Cinque Terre lohnen sich definitiv, aber man sollte sie am Besten nicht in der Hauptsaison besuchen. Schon jetzt war es echt voll genug. Nichtsdestotrotz sind wir froh, die Dörfer gesehen zu haben. 🥰      Read more

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