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Back from Cinque Terre 2008-05-06 02:27:00 We are back from Cinque Terre
, Italy! We were away for five days and came back two days ago... and once again we had a great time.
The weather was like it had been ordered in advance - sunny and not at all too cold for camping. We stayed in the Acqua Dolce Camping in Levanto.
Surprisingly it was almost full. On Thursday (1st of May) they even put out a sign stating, they ran out of space
Camping in Cinque Terre 2008-05-09 15:15:00 When we chose Cinque Terre
as our destination, M. and I were going through our options for accommodation. We decided that most of the rooms found on the internet were a bit expensive for our budget.
If you take into account that we have a quite decent tent and that we aren't really all that demanding when it comes to travel comfort, the logical decision is to go camping. As we have already Read more:Camping
When to buy the Cinque Terre Card? 2008-05-12 04:25:00 Before we went to Cinque Terre
we did some Web research on what kind of tickets are best to buy in the five days we were spending in the region.
It's a fact that you need a ticket for hiking the blue path (a coastal path also marked with number 2 on some maps) within Cinque Terre National Park.
One option is the Cinque Terre Train Card (5terre train), which includes usage of the blue path and
An afternoon walk in Levanto 2008-05-14 08:02:00 When we arrived to Levanto, it was already 3pm. By the time we settled in the Acqua Dolce Camping it was already too late for hiking. We decided to take it easy and go for a walk around Levanto. Maybe take a stroll through the town center, check if the Ligurian sea was still as wet as the last time we checked and go to sleep early.
Levanto is a charming little town, just perfect as a
Via del Amore 2008-05-16 02:01:00 I could also title this post "The most overrated part of Cinque Terre". In my opinion, that's just what Via del Amore
is.
The fact is that this Path of Lovers is connecting two very charming towns - Riomaggiore and Manarola (the only green path on the map), but the path itself is nothing special. Yes, one can see some really interesting rock formations on the way from one city to the ot
From Manarola to Corniglia 2008-05-21 00:10:00 Wandering around Manarola, we accidentally stumbled upon a small museum.
The museum offers free entrance for owners of Cinque Terre Card and features a video presentation (in Italian and English) about the history of wine making in the region. They also sell wine. You can buy a half liter bottle of their best CinqueTerre Sciacchetra for 100 EUR.
After visiting the wine museum and enjoying some
Corniglia - San Bernardino - Vernazza 2008-05-26 00:40:00 Since we weren't too excited about the path we chose on the day before, M. and I were hoping for a bit less crowded hike from Corniglia to Vernazza.
Once again we started our day in Levanto, from where we took a train to Corniglia. This time it took us a bit longer then expected. The train was packed and there literally wasn't enough place to squeeze ourselves in. We weren't the only ones with
A hike from Vernazza to Monterosso 2008-06-02 00:45:00 Before we knew it, our last day reserved for hiking in the Cinque Terre National Park came along.
At the beginning of our trip we were a bit sceptical about the amount of time we had planned. I guess most tourists make a one day trip to the area. I have to say we weren't bored for a single moment during our four day stay and could easily spend another couple of days there.
The plan for this
What food to try when in Cinque Terre? 2008-06-09 01:03:00 When in Italy you most definitely have to try the local cuisine as often as possible. I suggest you stay away from hamburgers and French fries while around. If you just can't get along without at least some kind of junk food, I'm pretty sure you can find some local supplement.
Pizza and various pasta dishes can be found all over Italy, but every region has also something special to offer. Read more:Terre
Cinque Terre trail times information 2008-06-16 01:49:00 When planning a hiking trip it is crucial to know how long will it take to reach your destination. That is why hiking distances are usually measured in hours.
Last week I came across a table including most of the paths in the Cinque Terre
National Park. Walking times are a big part of it.
Unfortunately this was a bit late for me, because I just got back from the area. Here it is anyway - Read more:information
Rain drops in the garden 2008-06-23 01:40:00 You don't need to travel to a far away country to take photos like these. A stroll around your garden or a nearby park will do just fine.
You will have the best chance of taking nice photos if you catch the morning dew, before it vanishes back into the air. Usually also the light is just right at that time of day.
If you are not one of those early birds and have never seen the morning dew
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