In the corner of the Italian Riviera are five resilient hill towns know as the National Park Cinque Terre. Our home base is Manarola. We are just steps away from glorious sunsets each evening and swims in the Ligurian Sea each afternoon.
Several of the easier trails were wiped out in the devastating flood of 2011–they may never be restored. So, first thing this morning we headed straight up through high-altitude vineyards to complete our hike to the next town of Corniglia. Our pretty little town became a tiny dot as we enjoyed the view from the terraced vineyards. Corniglia is even smaller in population than Manarola. It has a couple of claims to fame. The first one is Alberto’s Gelateria. His speciality is basil flavoured gelato that he makes with basil he picks from his own garden. It is surprisingly delicious. The other is the 385 steps you have to take down to the railway station if you don’t want to hike back to Manarola. Dad’s Fitbit calculates he achieved 221 flights of stairs today with all the ups and downs. Another day in Cinque Terre tomorrow and hopefully a couple more towns. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom.
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Ashley
10/10/2018 05:19:51 am
The weather looks nice !
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Ray
10/10/2018 09:52:07 am
All along the terraced mountain sides they grapes (from which they make wine). Also growing in the hills are lemon trees and olives.
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Kendra
10/10/2018 05:22:15 am
Are there any places you have been on this trip that you would like to go again
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Ray
10/10/2018 09:55:06 am
Venice is an amazing city, even with a week we didn't see it all. But with a great big world to see we will likely not be back to this area.
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Sophia
10/10/2018 07:48:00 am
We’re you sweating by the time you were finished the flight or stairs.
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Ray
10/10/2018 09:55:39 am
Yes, it was a warm day and a challenging hike.
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Tia
10/10/2018 07:48:06 am
The view looks awesome! Was there any different crops grow besides grapes and basil?
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Ray
10/10/2018 09:56:18 am
They also grow lemons, and a lot of olives.
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Katie, and Olivia
10/10/2018 07:48:41 am
About how many trail are there?
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Ray
10/10/2018 09:58:02 am
There used to be four major trails as part of the national park. Two of those have been destroyed by landslides. But above the park trails there are many local trails.
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Nathanc and Jill
10/10/2018 07:48:50 am
How was the beautiful hike.
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Ray
10/10/2018 10:03:30 am
The views were truly stunning. An amazing mix of natural beauty and multicoloured hillside villages. Both Diane and I feel fortunate and thankful for the opportunities we have to travel.
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Maddie & Ruby
10/10/2018 07:49:54 am
How high up we’re you and did you take that picture?
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Ray
10/10/2018 10:08:28 am
Diane takes all the pictures on the blog. We hiked from sea level (Manarola) to the village of Volastra altitude 330 meters and then back down to sea level.
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Fatima and Sham
10/10/2018 07:50:30 am
So pretty. Were you guys tired?
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Ray
10/10/2018 10:09:39 am
It was a very strenuous hike and we were both a little tired after completing the hike.
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Jayla & lilly
10/10/2018 07:52:48 am
Did you climb one of the mountains ⛰
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Ray
10/10/2018 10:10:37 am
The path took us up 330 meters. That was not quite to the top of rhe mountains.
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Jadyn
10/10/2018 08:02:47 am
Do people stand on the cliffs?
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Ray
10/10/2018 10:11:43 am
Often the trails are right at the edge of the cliffs and usually do not have railings or fences.
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