Hi everyone! I arrived here in Cinque Terre (the 5 little fishing villages) along the Ligurian coast (SE of Genoa) yesterday afternoon from Interlaken, Switz. I was very sad to leave Switz. because it was as close as heaven could be! Today I will be hiking the Cinque Terre…about 5 hours along the sea (if I can make the whole thing…I HAVE gotten stronger!), then back to the dorm in Manarola for a good rest. It is also incredibly beautiful here, and this is where I will be sadly leaving Italy tomorrow morning, going along the coastline into France, and then arriving in Valencia on Monday about noontime. I will be very sad to leave Italy, with all its craziness & beauty. It has a place in my heart forever! I just cannot explain it enough in words! I must close & catch the little inter-village train. Take care! Miss you all, but having SUCH a good time!! Ciao, ciao! Love, Mama/Donna
posted Saturday March 2007