The Cinque Terre

Beachin it
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Wow. There is so much to say about the Cinque Terre.  This string of 5 village clusters along a stunningly beautiful Rocky coastline was a destination that allowed us to kick back, enjoy the beach, swim in the ocean, and enjoy some drinks at one of the only bars in the area.

The Cinque Terre was extremely low key and by the 1st night we knew everyone who lived there and all the travellers who were pasing through.

The first two nights we stayed in a place of the same owners as the Central Bar in Riomaggiore.  On the Third night until we left we enjoyed a different scene in Vernazza and stayed in a place above the gelateria.

The Beach in Monterosso
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We enjoyed a stunning hike through the national park with views unlike any ive ever seen...but dont let anyone tell you its no big deal...the pathway is rocky, and there are too many giant rocky steps to count.

For the first time, we didnt feel like backpackers.