Cinque Terre is a string of 5 villages that are right on the coast, at the bottom of really steep hills. There are no main roads to the middle towns, just trains and hiking trails. We parked at the northern most town and hiked part way to the second. It was a little treacherous with 4 small children. People either thought we were really cool or really insane. We didn't cross one other child, other than a baby in a Bjorn. So when it started raining, we turned around and hiked back. We ended up getting to right about where Sophie's nose is in the picture before we turned back. There was a picnic table where we had lunch first. The second village is around the other side of the bend.
And this is Monaco. I had read that people either love it or hate it and that you make your decision within the first couple minutes you are there. I LOVED it! Despite Porter nearly being run over by cars twice - even while holding my hand - and being a bit stressed driving through Monte Carlo with scooters flanking every side of our very large van, I just really loved it! It was just the look...the atmosphere...maybe knowing that there is a whole lot of money in that tiny little country!
So sad we left before night. All of these trees have lights in them!
This is the Grand Casino in the background. You actually have to pay admission to go in and spend all your money gambling!
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I loved Cinque Terra when I got to visit with my Mom and sister a few years back. I think it's amazing all of the fun places you guys have visited in Europe. I hope to visit many of those places someday. Maybe you can give me some pointers!
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