Just got home from Cinque Terre, which means "5 villages." It is an area on the coast of Italy with 5 gorgeous little towns lining the ocean. Kiley, Amy, Sarah, and I arrived there Wednesday morning after waking up at 3AM for the 7 hour drive (that's how we have to travel when we only get 2 days off!). There is a hiking trail that leads from one village to the next, and Sarah and I were determined to hike to all 5 cities. Although the hike was definitely a little more rigorous that Rick Steves (my favorite travel guide writer) led us to believe, we did make it to all 5 towns... only after lots of hills, at least 1500 steps, too many pictures, and a few dips in the ocean to cool off in the 90+ heat. We took the ferry back to Monterrosso (the first town where we stayed), and it was definitely a bit more relaxing than the hike! We spent the evening at a nice seafood restaurant and enjoyed lots of people watching. The town was still thriving even at 11PM, which is quite a change from Garmisch, where everything is closed by 8PM.
Day 2 was a bit more relaxing.... shopping, swimming, exploring the towns, and enjoying the perfect sunshine! We even did a little paddle boating.
Below are the pictures, which still don't do it justice. Definitely a place I would like to return to if I have time, and one I would highly suggest you visit on your trip to Italy!
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