Sep 23, 2009 - Milan to Genova

The train arrived in Milan 1hr 20mins late so we missed our connection to Genova. ... When we finally reached Genova the first thing that we did even before we left the station was sit and relax with a coffee. ... Genova - Hotel Helvetia - I can highly recommed it - excellent hotel for the price - staff very friendly and helpful - good size clean rooms. ... Genova is a city of aristocratic palazzi (mansions and palaces) and malodorous alleyways - Gothic architecture and industrial sprawl - a compelling place. ...

Sep 21, 2009 - Naples, Italy

Naples is the capital of the Campania region and has over 1 million population.Naples is the capital of the Campania region and has over 1 million population....

Sep 13, 2009 - Ciao from Cinque Terre!

For those that don't know, the Cinque (5) Terre (towns) are a collection of - you guessed it - five towns on the Mediterranean, south of the Riviera. Yesterday (Saturday) we hiked from the town of Vernazza, where we are staying, south, to 3 of the other towns. ... One place we found here in Vernazza is run by twin brothers. ... They are famous for their pastries (Tris - the one brother who is the pastry chef was hired by George Clooney to come up to his place to make pastries for his party!).For those that don't know, the Cinque (5) Terre (towns) are a collection of - you guessed it - five towns on the Mediterranean, south of the Riviera. Yesterday (Saturday) we hiked from the town of Vernazza, where we are staying, south, to 3 of the other towns. ... One place we found here in Vernazza is run by twin brothers. ... They are famous for their pastries (Tris - the one brother who is the pastry chef was hired by George Clooney to come up to his place to make pastries for his party!)....

Sep 10, 2009 - Hiking the Whole Thing

We started the day out early to avoid the heat on the toughest leg from Monterosso to Vernazza.We started the day out early to avoid the heat on the toughest leg from Monterosso to Vernazza....

Sep 9, 2009 - Hiking near Riomaggiorie and Manarola

We decided to take the "botanical" hike up to the WWII bunkers. That evening Lori decided we were going to walk to Manarola on the walk del Amore. ... 5,000 miles from Lawrenceville and Lori meets up with one of her Master Gardener friends on the streets of Manarola Italy. ...

Sep 8, 2009 - Arrival in Chinque Terre

It took most of the day to travel from Varenna to Riomaggiore by train. ... We arrived in time to reaquaint ourselves with the last town we were in two years ago.It took most of the day to travel from Varenna to Riomaggiore by train. ... We arrived in time to reaquaint ourselves with the last town we were in two years ago....

Jul 29, 2009 - Cinque Terre

We didn't quite get the early start we wanted to for todays walking, but it hasn't been too hot.We didn't quite get the early start we wanted to for todays walking, but it hasn't been too hot....

Jul 28, 2009 - Assisi to Riomaggiore via Florence

A long train trip today as we changed our itinerary, having two nights in Assisi and none in Florence. Finally arrived at the coast and gorgeous Riomaggiore, where we are staying two nights. ... Cinque Terre is five ancient, colourful coastal villages set apart by cliff walks.A long train trip today as we changed our itinerary, having two nights in Assisi and none in Florence. Finally arrived at the coast and gorgeous Riomaggiore, where we are staying two nights. ... Cinque Terre is five ancient, colourful coastal villages set apart by cliff walks....

Jul 17, 2009 - Cinque Terre - Leg 2

Early train ride from Rome to La Spezia at the coast.Early train ride from Rome to La Spezia at the coast....

Jun 16, 2009 - Our last full day in Cinque Terre - Exploring Monterosso

It's hard to believe that we've already spent 3 nights in Cinque Terre and today is our last full day to enjoy the beauty of this area.It's hard to believe that we've already spent 3 nights in Cinque Terre and today is our last full day to enjoy the beauty of this area....

Jun 15, 2009 - Hiking In Cinque Terre - From Manarola to Vernazza

Today we woke up to bright blue skies and warm temps in the upper 80s with a decent amount of humidity.Today we woke up to bright blue skies and warm temps in the upper 80s with a decent amount of humidity....