Over the hills of Cinque Terre

We are off to Italy after saying goodbye to Doug and Maureen. Great time with them. It isn't easy to find a computer in Italy so this may be short but exciting. We took 4 trains but arrived in Manarola Thursday afternoon. What a wonderful spot. Cliff hanging village! A beautiful place. This morning we walked to Riomaggiore in 20 minutes along the coast. After a coffee/juice on the return we found the trail had filled with bus loads of tourists and students!! Ach! but we snuck by and then headed into the hills to the next village, Corniglia. There was no one on the mountain path probably because it is a mountain and it is hot! After 2 hours of up and down we arrived there to a wonderful cold beer. (>Yes I had a beer!) then on to our next coastal walk but again up and down to Vernazza. By now my feet are a little tired. Norm said it was ok to wear sandals since the Romans did years before. Once I cooled my toes in the water they felt great. These villages are amazing. Such a feat to build on cliff edges and such rock they are built on. The holiday is going great. This hike has got us ready for the south Downs in England. And the trek today allows us to drink more wine, cheese and pizza. I think I am in heaven. Tomorrow I hope to swim in the Mediterranean sea and eat anchovies. Next thing I'll be speaking Italian. Prego! Hope to write again soon. But sorry pictures later. Ciao