Cinque Terre

Riomaggiore to Manarola

After a long train ride to the west coast of Italy, we were a bit disappointed that most of the Cinque Terre trails were closed–for the season we think.  We were only able to hike the 1.5-2km stretch between Riomaggiore and Manarola.  Still, we were able to find a great restaurant that was open–despite the dearth of tourists.  Fantastic seafood…given the location, of course.  After an equally long train ride back, did a little walk and shop through Florence and that’s about it.  I think we all hit a lull in the trip and I am hoping we can get some energy back for tomorrow.  The crew wants to hit Pompeii–which wasn’t originally on the schedule.  Majority rules so we will be up early to drag ourselves yet again to the train station for the 3 hour ride to Naples.  I am beginning to think I extended my trip a little longer than I should have.  Not sure how much I will have left for Istanbul……I know I won’t have any cash left, that is for sure.  Only a few pictures today–couldn’t get motivated: