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Our hike took us around 5 hours, but was filled with spectacular views! We skipped one segment between Vernazza and Corniglia, we wanted to make it all the way through, but I was holding us up taking so many photos. Once we got to the last town we took the train back to Monterosso.
When we saw Vernazza, from the path, it was postcard perfect! We could hear the people splashing in the harbor, the day was so calm. After walking the footpath between Monterosso and here, we were ravenous. Our lunch was at a restaurant high above the harbor.
On the way through the villages, we passed through terraced vineyards and olive groves. One place on the trail is very easy walking, just outside Riomaggiore going to Manarola. It was after the World War II that it was made into a permanent walkway, and lovers meeting between villages made it popular! Now this portion of the walkway is known as Via dell'Amore. There is a bench with a back in the shape of two figures kissing, and the locks on the railings signify the hikers love of Cinque Terre. We left no locks, but I did get a kiss.
This part of the trail is a piece of cake, unlike the distance between Monterosso and Vernazza, which at times had me holding my breath, and clinging to the side of the hill!
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Katie
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These pictures are beautiful! What a great place to visit. I am excited for Hank and I to be with you guys on your next trip...to Burgundy!!!!