After checking into our hostel (which was actually not in any of the 5 towns, but just a few minute bus ride from Riomaggiore), we were on our way to start our hike. We started by taking a ferry from Riomaggiore to Monterosso. The first hike was pretty tough, it was a just over two miles of hills and rocky terrain, but the views were amazing (I'll post pictures soon). We took a much needed stop in Vernazza for some swimming and cliff jumping. The second hike was even longer, about two and a half miles with lots of elevation change (aka, the never-ending staircase). This second hike was just as fun, even though Spencer lost his shirt (more on that later), and I almost had to kill Eli with a rock (for lying). The next two hikes were not difficult at all, the last one is even called the "Lover's Road". We got back to Riomaggiore just in time to watch the second half of the US/Ghana game... unfortunately. While we lost 2-1, we at least played well (And didn't get embarrassed like England's 4-1 loss to Germany).
Day two in Cinque Terre was great too, we spent our time relaxing in Monterosso, mainly on the beach. This was the perfect way to recover from a long day of hiking. However, while everyone was just taking it easy on the beach, Spencer and Leni went on an mission to find Spencer's shirt. We all thought they were crazy, but they went anyway. Over 3 hours later they return with the shirt. They share their adventure that involved bartenders, dogs, locked gates, and beer boxes. I'd go into more detail, but I wouldn't to the story justice. Oh, and he had left it on a table in the middle of the second trail, so exactly how it ended up where it was is still a mystery to me. Overall our time on the beach was great though, and I had an amazing pesto pizza for lunch. Cinque Terre is definitely one of my favorite places in Europe.
That's all for now,
ae
(If you look closely at the picture of Matt and his groomsmen, I'm on the left)
great Pics and story! Love you!!!
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