Day 6: Cinque Terre/Heaven on Earth

Thursday

12 September 2013

After leaving Florence via bus (the third of many, many bus rides to come), we made our way to the charming island of Cinque Terre (Chink-wa Tear-a in Italian). If you have a Pinterest account, you may be familiar with one of the islands of Cinque Terre because its colorful seaside houses have become very popular amongst the Pinterest crowd. There was an option to take a hike across each town of the island, but I wasn't prepared to hike, so I stayed with a group that walked around the towns. So far this year my feet have been in the waters of the Bahamas, Galveston/Gulf of Mexico, the Mediterranean, and the beach at Brighton. Not too shabby. 

Cinque Terre is the most beautiful place I have ever seen, and I had the best time walking around eating pesto pizza and gelato, and enjoying the scenery.

My first view of Cinque Terre.

 Italy, you've done good.

 Yes, I was really there.

 Cute little Italian seaside village.

How many times did I get gelato in Italy? A lot.

 Pesto pizza is amazing and indulgent and I think everyone should try it. Especially if they are in Italy.

 This is part of the Pinterest picture I was talking about. How cute are those houses?!

 My, "Look I'm in Heaven" face.

 So pretty. 

I realize this picture looks like one of the ones above, and that's because it's the same picture, just zoomed in so the houses are a little clearer.

This island was an absolute dream and I have plans to go back someday. After we were here, we travelled to Venice, but that is kind of not a happy story, so I will save it for another time as to avoid spoiling the splendor that is Cinque Terre.