The brutally hot train ride (with 4 changes) was worth it--this place is HIGHLY recommended. A tiny town set in steep hills overlooking a picturesque harbor. Leanna and I took a swim in the Mediterranean as soon as we got situated in our room (which is up several flights of punishing stairs). Right now we are approaching 20 minutes gone in the big Spain v Italy quarterfinal at Euro 2008. Every single restaurant is crammed with people watching. We got some gelato and watched the sun set over the hills. Tomorrow we're going to hike the trail and see some of the nearby towns.
Joel's Handy Italy Tips
A couple things to pass along on the general travel front...
If you ever travel in Italy via the Eurostar, cheap out and get 2nd class tickets. They are cheaper and in a bizarre twist, I think we actually had more legroom compared to the 1st class seats of a couple days ago. Go figure.
Take water EVERYWHERE.
Plan on encountering functioning ATMs about as often as blue-striped unicorns. Man this is driving me bonkers. I know the Italian economy is in a general malaise, but come on, at least let me get some cash.
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Man, I hope you were rooting for the Azzure, or at least got out of there before the PKs.
In regards to the ATMs... Our friends from Italy, in response to a comment that everything is possible in America, informed us that in Italy everything is impossible. That's why they showed up in Miami with $1500 cash in their wallets.
Carrie says you MUST try the local white wine in Vernazza. Have fun on the Via del'Amore!
Sounds like you're having a blast. I'm jealous!
Ciao!
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