Italy! Day 4

If you have ever traveled to Mexico, no doubt you are familiar with "Mexican time". This is not unique in the world.  Now we all are convinced this condition also exists in Italy. The train schedule appears to be a guideline ....  People watching is quite entertaining to while away the time.  The train is the best way to navigate from town to town in Cinque Terra. 

Another mode of transportation: hiking!!!!  If you remember reading in an earlier blog, there are only 2 directions in this part of the world, up or down. The trails are no exception. As a result of the floods and landslides in 2011, only 1 of the 4 trails between the 5 villages is open. Did we hike it? Absolutely!! Our day began by taking the train to vernazza. Began our ascent to spectacular views of Vernzza and Manterosso. Felt great to sweat a bit. 

Yup, that little spec down the shoreline is Vernazza. 

Monterosso

Our first stop, a bar for libations, sustanance, and banos (bathroom). Life is good! 

Trained back to Vernazza, had to shop a bit, drink a bit, and relax people watching. A George Clooney look a like ran yummy beers to us. What is not to like!?!!

Our last evening was spent in Manarola, drinks on the side of the cliff overlooking the village, dinner and packing.

Tomorrow ROME!  And 3 more travel pals to join us. 

Ciao