The Cinque Terre

Today’s visit to the Cinque Terre was tinged with disappointment as much of the Sientero Azzurro was closed and the weather, though mostly dry, remained resolutely cloudy pretty much all day. Even this early in the season, crowds are building, so I’m not sure I’d want to risk a later visit to improve my chances of sunshine. Trains saved the day for speedy transfers between villages, but for wow factor views I was glad I took to the sea.

Manarola, as viewed from Corniglia

A splash of colour on a wall in Corniglia

Vernazza as viewed from the stairwell of its ancient tower

Typical local produce on sale in Vernazza

Cliff top Corniglia as seen from the boat