Cinque Terre

We loved walking around town!

We took a break from the crowded and busy city of Rome to spend some time at the Cinque Terre coast in the small town of Corniglia. Cinque Terre is a series of five small towns along the coast, and all are simply charming. It was lovely to sit back and observe life in the small town. Shops line the streets, owners make conversation with passing tourists, vibrant colors of the buildings draw the eyes of the visitors, and smells of freshly baked goods fill the air.
One can always see laundry hanging from the apartments stacked on top of one another, and neighbors often talk with one another from their balconies across the street.

One of the bays nearby

We spent our time here walking around the different towns, relaxing at a few different beaches, and hiking from one town to the next. We got to sit back and see the culture of the people who live here. Schedules, for instance, are more flexible. Whenever we asked when a store closed, it usually depended on when the owners felt like it! A highlight of our few days here was spending an afternoon at the beach on the Mediterranean Sea. We skipped rocks, napped on the sand, and swam to some nearby rocks. It was definitely a blessing to take some time to relax and enjoy the Italian culture.

-Rebecca

Our visit to a nearby beach

Gelato is always a favorite!