Monday, November 10, 2008

Passano - Monterosso (and the CinqueTerre), 15 miles










Oh, it was raining when our day started but the sun came out just in time for me to take my first swim in the Mediterranean!  After my swim I met Dina and Kaye and talked to them about the trip Christopher and I were taking.  They were staying in the town next to ours and offered to take us out for some drinks if we managed to hike the trail over to their town.  Shortly after wishing them well Kaye came running back to us and slapped 15 euros into our hands!  We had eaten breakfast, but I don't know, maybe we looked particularly malnourished!  Well, Chris and I resolved to hike over and find them to get THEM some drinks with our journey "bonus."  We were able to treat them to some fresh focaccia, but they got us both pasta dinners.  We all ordered the same menu item too!  A zesty arabiata dish.

When Chris and I got back to our neck of the woods after a night hike we set up our tent on the beach.  I got a great night's sleep to the sound of crashing waves, not all that worried about getting washed out to sea... a distinct possibility.

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