Cinque Terre – Riomaggiore

We took a very short 4 minute train ride from Manarola to Riomaggiore.  We would have walked the half mile path along the waterfront, but it’s been closed for the last two years due to a landslide.  I guess the Italian trail crews work just like CalTrans….one guy works while 15 union guys watch.

This was the 5th of 5 villages on our Cinque Terre bucket list.  We had the Cinque Terre card this day, so we could take multiple train rides and it paid for itself several times.   As we exited the train car I saw a conductor run an American down who apparently hadn’t bought a train ticket.  How did I know he was an American?  He wasn’t using his hands to talk!

It was funny though, as he was doing his best to elude the conductor, and even his girlfriend ran away from him and around a corner, which meant he was guilty guilty guilty!  See, don’t put me on a jury!!

This shot is from the waterfront looking back towards the village.

I found an elevator that took you up for an excellent view above the village.

A beautiful overlook with a place to attach Jesus if you happen to have some nails and a decent hammer.  At least he’ll die again….with a decent view!

This would be that view from the cross.  Happy Easter!

When we got back to Vernazza the weather was looking threatening.  Did I make too many Jesus jokes?

Hmmm….maybe his dad is a little peeved?

One last moonlit shot from the balcony in Vernazza.  Holy crap, if you come here you have to stay here!  Thanks Ruth!