Imperia and Munich were two of our favorite spots because neither was planned. It was like bonus footage on a DVD. You can't go wrong. Unlike Munich, which was all about good food, great beer, and friendly celebration. Imperia started as a beautiful train station on our way to Cinque Terre. It was one of our few day trains, which you should avoid since sleeper cars are more comfy and economical. The train stopped at Imperia for a half hour or so, and Chris and I got off to stretch our legs. The station was beautiful and old. The town was nestled against the Med Sea, and what we could see looked perfectly quaint. On a whim, on of us said, "Why don't we stop here for the night?" I can't remember whose idea it
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