Ciao! Welcome to Italia!
Segment 2 of the Barlow's Euro adventure:Cinque Terre, Italy (part 1)
August 20-22, 2008
Just in case you ever get tempted to take your kids around Europe on trains, watch this video. It will convince you otherwise. Or you can just imagine lugging 3 suitcases, one double stroller, and 3 kids up and down the stairs between platforms to make train connections. But, I do have to say, once you get to your destination you forget all about the pain it was to get there... well, until you have to do it again to get to the next place.
Our train had a few stops on the way to Monterosso, Italy-- we picked up a few "slices" of pizza on the Italian border. I think Sam said something like "this is the best pizza I've ever tasted!"
Sam sitting on the platform in Monterosso. We finally made it!
The Cinque Terre- or "five lands" -- is a 10 km stretch of land on the Northwestern Italian coast. There are five main villages that make up this world heritage site. They have walking and hiking trails that connect them, but no roads. Cars are not permitted. It's beautiful! Here's a few pics to hold you over. I'll do a more detailed post soon.
Beach in Monterosso, the village where we stayed.
A swordfish head we noticed through the kitchen window of a near-by restaurant.
Ciao for now!
6 comments:
I want to plan a family trip to Europe with you guys. I think we could have lots of fun since you guys are so well traveled! No really, I love spending time with you and yours. I wish you could have stayed longer with us, and I'm still working on Mike regarding a trip to see you.
How cool that your kiddos get to see the world! What awesome parents you and Jared are.
Nice work, Alyssa!
Man, does Sam remind me of Ryan!
I'm convinced...no train rides. We took a boat around Lake Como today with Little Miss "I have to walk around and do it all by myself and touch everything and scream and cry when you put me down after I bite the heck out of you..." I was SO done! Hey, did you ever find your purse?
You're so freakin lucky you get to travel all the time, even with 3 kiddos!
BEAUTIFUL photos, Allysa! love, love love all the pix.
So glad you had so much fun.
you are a great mom, and it is fun to read about your life with your little gang!
love,
Keri
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