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Hiking Coastal Villages
Hiking Coastal Villages
The early morning hike on the Blue Trail from Monterosso to Vernazza along the Ligurian Sea lead us through vineyards, lemon groves, and farms. Everyone was so proud of Grandpa Lloyd for completing the arduous hike because he had just recovered from breaking his ankle 8 weeks earlier. The grandchildren affectionately helped him over the rough spots.
Luckily, Olivia escaped from a crashing wave at the breakwater in the harbor in Vernazza.
Ristorante Belvedere
Ristorante Belvedere
Under the railroad tracks across from the beach in Monterosso is a charming restaurant that had an incredible tableside presentation of lobsters, clams, mussels, shrimp, and octopus in a spicy broth poured out of an amphora. This was possibly the best meal of our trip.
In Volterra, I initiated a photo contest to be held at our group dinners with a one euro prize for each category. The categories were architecture, people, and food. The first contest was judged by a fellow traveler and me. Participants would pass their phones to us with their selected photo and we would thoughtfully decide on a winner. I was so surprised by the number of entrants and the group's enthusiasm. It was difficult to decide on winners because the photos were all exceptional. I passed the judging on to others for the remaining contests.
This lively sharing of photos helped us to get to know more about the interesting people on our tour.
Collecting Mediterranean Sea Glass
Collecting Mediterranean Sea Glass
In the picture on the left I am holding seaglass found on the beach in Monterosso. Luke, Olivia, and I scoured the sand for tiny bits of weathered glass. Sea glass takes 20-40 years to acquire its characteristic smooth and rounded shape. Originating from broken bottles or tableware which are tumbled and rolled in the ocean for years, it becomes frosted and can be made into jewelry.
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