Saturday, September 22, 2007

Cinque Terre was amazing!


This is the view of Riomaggiore from our room's terrace. We climbed about 300 steps to get to the top of the hill where the house was located. The first time we reached the top we were exhausted, but it became easier every time we did it...plus the view was a big reward!


This is a shot we took after arriving in Monterosso. We hiked for two hours (approx. 9 kms) from Vernazza to here. The hike was exhilarating -- about 500 feet up, no handrail, narrow dirt paths, and spectacular views.


This is a shot of the coast that we took during one of our hikes from town to town.



Vernazza from the top of a mountain about 30 minutes into our hike. The climb to this point was steep and I thought I'd have to turn around (but Ian insisted we continue on in search of a hidden cove with a unicorn...or a waterfall, whichever was more likely).









7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Those pictures are amazing. It looks unreal. (You look great, Valen! Ian - my mom says "joo are so han-sum!")

mami said...

'QUE AVENTURA '

Que paisajes tan bellos. Me canse nada mas de leer la forma en que describen la subida tan espectacular que hicieron....claro el regalo de esos paisajes,hace que valga la pena el esfuerzo.
Pienso en uds en todo momento.
Cuidense mucho. Los adoro.

Mami

Cynthia said...

Are you sure you're not cutting and pasting these photos from a travel magazine?!?!...they are absolutely amazing!! You guys look great. I'm so jealous.

Unknown said...

Hi guys! You both look absolutely amazing. I am so very happy that you are having such a blast. I'm very happy that you are slowing down to enjoy every minute of it. Can't wait to see the new pictues! xoxo Roni

Anonymous said...

Hey Guys!

Well, as I sit here in my cube with a specatcular view of...well, the next cube, I must say I am very jealous. These pictures are incredible! I am so happy that you are making the most of this trip - I can tell in your faces that you are having an amazing time. The ATL is DEFINITELY not the same without you - we drive by your old apartemnt sometimes and stare through the windows (the new renters don't seem to care for that too much). Anyway, please keep us posted, and keep the pictures coming! Pat and Jon

Unknown said...

Well, the view is spectacular...the water in the background is nice too! In all seriousness, I'm glad you guys didn't bring me, I wouldn't want to embarrass you both with my muscle-y physique! No wait, that's not serious either...I miss you guys and can see that you're having a picture perfect trip! Hugs & Kisses

Anonymous said...

This is like an internet "novela". I log in every day to see what happens next! Those amazing pictures fill me with positive energy, it makes me realize how wonderful this world is. How many wonders! You guys look GREAT!!! Just like pictures in the celebrities' magazines when the are partying in Europe. I am so glad for you. Keep on enjoying it! Love you...