The last few days have been spent in absolute picturesque paradise. And not only that, but traveling with the parents has once again proven to be such a treat and a great Christmas/birthday/next Christmas present! First class train tickets, wonderful hotels with balconies overlooking the ocean, and the most delicious food and drinks at various restaurants! I don't know how I will return to my modest traveling style when in Greece.
Cinque Terra (an area of five ocean side villages connected by foot paths), where we spent the past 72 hours, was a blissful haven of doing nothing except laying on the beach. It was so peaceful, with very few cars, deliciously fresh seafood, a bit of hiking with magnificent views, and LOTS of time on the beach and in the water. Ah yes, this I could get used to...I feel so tan and healthy!
We have just arrived in Florence after a long train ride taking us through La Spezia and the heart of Italy. We ate dinner at a fantastic little pizza place (Tombstone really won't cut it anymore I'm afraid to say which breaks my heart) and enjoyed a quiet night in our hotel in a "tranquillo" part of town -- a word I've truly missed hearing since my time in Quito. A word literally translated as "calm", I have always found it holds so much more meaning when used by locals -- a place of intrinsic calming and peacefulness, a place where one might gain true serenity.
Tomorrow we will start our touring of Florence! Ciao!
CM
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