"The Italian Riviera"

June 8 Padova-Cinque Terre

Today is another day full of travel. First, we hopped on a train to Bologna. Next we ran to catch the next train to Piacenza so that we could hop off in Parma (where I’m guessing they invented parmesan cheese…). After this train we caught one to La Spezia which takes us back to the lovely Cinque Terre, which I am told is the Italian Riviera. It boasts houses built on hills, pebble and sand beaches, and a lovely atmosphere. When we arrived, we spent a little bit of time walking around looking for a hotel or hostel. We wound up at a place right on the boardwalk. We could even hear the ocean waves crashing at night, lulling us to sleep. After reserving the hotel it was finally time to breathe easy and take a walk along the beach. After discovering the town we ate dinner on the beach and then hopped into the sea. The mediterranean waters were cold, but refreshing after the long day. I spent most of our time on the pebble beach looking for pretty rocks and Nate went roaming in the waves. We retired to our hotel room with all intentions of going out again for a sunset walk, but we both ended up falling asleep until the next morning.
-Mo