We were excited to arrive Cinque Terre due to the need of relaxation. Swimming (for me), hiking (for Syd and Dawn), and eating (for all of us) are the best remedies. Our spirits were lifted at the sight of ocean; it was sooooooooo beautiful! I made a reservation at a petite hotel in a smaller village (Manarola) to avoid crowds and it worked! Not many tourists stayed for dinner so we enjoyed food and atmosphere with each other. The hotel was a jewel: clean, comfortable, lovely decorated, with a fantastic scenery, and at a great location. The panoramic view from the private balcony is out of this world while the hotel is close to the train station, town center, and great restaurants (we ate at the same restaurant for 2 nights because the seafood was so fresh and delicious). So just how much do we love the little hotel? Well, Dawn wants to go back there for honeymoon. :) I'd recommend it without hesitation but I also don't want too many people to know about it. So if you ever plan to go to Cinque Terre and would like to check out this hotel, just email me. :)
Picture on Left: I'm on the private balcony of the hotel. The view was fantastic!
Picture on Right: The hotel is left of the yellow house on the right side of the photo. It is situated on the cliff facing the breath-taking scenery.
Picture on Left: The water was nicely cool. I didn't want to get up (but I was hungry). This natural swimming pool is below the hotel (5 min walking).
Picture on Right: Sunset taken from the balcony
Cinque Terre was the last destination on our first trip in Italy. We plan to travel to France later this month (yummy yummy foie gras). But before that, time for Olympics!!!
Note: The opening ceremony was really something. My favorite was the torch lighting: very creative and impressive. I'm cheering for 4 countries (China, Italy, Taiwan, and USA) this time so I'm going to be busy. :p
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