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09/18/04
Cinque Terre
-- We headed north and west from Cavriglia to the northern Mediterranean shore of Italy and an area known as Cinque Terra (five towns). The five towns are linked by footpath along the rocky cliffs, and by train. Many hikers walk the path between two or more towns, then use the train to return to their origin. The towns themselves are built along steep slopes. Of course, the only parking available to tourists is as the very top of the hill. If you visit here, pack a light bag that you can carry down the hill to the hotel ... and back.
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La Spezza, Riomaggiore, manarola
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| There is a large Italian naval base at La Spezza, seen here from the hills above the town. | Riomaggiore | Riomaggiore harbor | |
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| Italian Riviera | Above the harbor | Mediterranian shoreline | Houses and vinyards |
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| Manarola | Harbor cafe | ||
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| Rugged hills meet the Mediterranean | Rugged cliffs | Manarola harbor and path | |
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| Manarola from the path | Small boats | Cliffs | |
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| Hikers | Manarola | Harbor, hills and houses | |
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| Parking garage on top floor | Boat storage | ||
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| Manarola | Swimming | Vinyard | |