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Published: June 10th 2012
Today I visited the village of Monterosso, a quick train ride of about five or so minutes south. There is a hiking path between all of the villages,but with the expectation of a good rain today, I decided to pay the five bucks for the trip. Monterosso is similar to Levanto, though the view to the ocean and the artificial bay add a whole new dimension, or distinction from this community. Monterosso and the neighboring villages were slammed by massive waves last year, with businesses and families close to the water experiencing heavy property damages. They are still rebuilding from the damage and a couple if the hiking trails are disconnected due to that damage.
Anchovies are a prize here in the community, and have that protected origin designation. You cannot sell an anchovie with the Monterosso name unless it in fact comes from here, imitations are illegal ( champagne makers struggle to educate people that real champagne comes from champagne, imitations are not in fact, champagne because they are made elsewhere). Anyway, anchovies were great as well as the gelato.
Also, while visiting I was able to see the creation of these beautiful images being created on the
ground with the use of gravel, flowers and sawdust. I believe they were creating them for the Catholic holiday of Corpus Christi. Beautiful images of faith, but now it is raining hard! So apparently must create these with a fatalistic air about your actions. Get your prayers in, share your faith and then await the destruction of your earthly creation.
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Anchovy!
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