Beautiful writing Will! Yes, we were in Cinqueterra too. So wonderful. And I think you chose the best one of the five. We went from town to town by the water taxis. And then by train . On the way there, you pass the Carrara mountains where Michelangelo got his marble. You can still see big slabs of marble up there on the hills. Happy honeymoon.
Nailed it again, Will, with this one. Cinque Terre is a step back in time, and Vernazza is like going back many centuries. We took that hike from Monterossa and I’ll never forget it. Aside from the stunning views, it was a rugged walk of a few miles. It was a wonder to me that people built homes there under such extreme conditions and go about their lives, with olive trees in their gardens, in such splendor. What a place! And thanks for your sharing the experience.
Ah Europe, like Disneyworld without the morality police. The font of all of our high culture, and the source of the most wine outside of Napa. Ancient castles, narrow streets, and efficient mass transportation. All kidding aside, you're lucky to have visited a gem of Southern Europe without bumping into Rick Steves on a filming expedition. I agree that small, colorful towns are a wonder to be appreciated, especially without the noise and smell of vehicles buzzing everywhere (many larger European cities and an obstacle course for pedestrians wherever traffic is allowed). So, small town travel is a tonic for big city folks, and a return to a more human scale and pace. You're right to commend it to anybody who's caught up in the rat race of Western commercial life.
We have been there and totally agree about its beauty and charm. So glad we went when we did as I'm not sure we'd fare well these days with the constant climbing up and down the ragged steps. Another favorite Italian small town adventure is of the hill towns of Tuscany. We took them in like vitamins. One a day.
We (as in, my family) have been there and I remember there was a chocolate sellar there. Don't remember his name, but I still taste the chocolate. (That's poetic license, as we were there years ago, and that would mean I've been way too long between tooth brushings. )
What a beautiful description! Thank you for sharing. Never been, but it sounds lovely.
Beautiful writing Will! Yes, we were in Cinqueterra too. So wonderful. And I think you chose the best one of the five. We went from town to town by the water taxis. And then by train . On the way there, you pass the Carrara mountains where Michelangelo got his marble. You can still see big slabs of marble up there on the hills. Happy honeymoon.
Nailed it again, Will, with this one. Cinque Terre is a step back in time, and Vernazza is like going back many centuries. We took that hike from Monterossa and I’ll never forget it. Aside from the stunning views, it was a rugged walk of a few miles. It was a wonder to me that people built homes there under such extreme conditions and go about their lives, with olive trees in their gardens, in such splendor. What a place! And thanks for your sharing the experience.
Ah Europe, like Disneyworld without the morality police. The font of all of our high culture, and the source of the most wine outside of Napa. Ancient castles, narrow streets, and efficient mass transportation. All kidding aside, you're lucky to have visited a gem of Southern Europe without bumping into Rick Steves on a filming expedition. I agree that small, colorful towns are a wonder to be appreciated, especially without the noise and smell of vehicles buzzing everywhere (many larger European cities and an obstacle course for pedestrians wherever traffic is allowed). So, small town travel is a tonic for big city folks, and a return to a more human scale and pace. You're right to commend it to anybody who's caught up in the rat race of Western commercial life.
We have been there and totally agree about its beauty and charm. So glad we went when we did as I'm not sure we'd fare well these days with the constant climbing up and down the ragged steps. Another favorite Italian small town adventure is of the hill towns of Tuscany. We took them in like vitamins. One a day.
Loved this. As noted by others, writing that made me feel like I was there. And the photos are gorgeous.
We (as in, my family) have been there and I remember there was a chocolate sellar there. Don't remember his name, but I still taste the chocolate. (That's poetic license, as we were there years ago, and that would mean I've been way too long between tooth brushings. )