Cinque Terre: Manarola

Today was magical. We woke, got cappucini, were stunned by incredible views at every corner, swam in the sea, ate the best meal of our trip so far (mussels in lemon and olive oil, spaghetti w red pepper tomato sauce and shrimp, baked cod with potatoes), did a little gift shopping, napped, and walked to another town: Riomaggiore. The path to Riomaggiore is called Via dell'Amore. It was along the hillside, directly facing the water. Pics to follow!

One thing we keep seeing are locks with couples' names are everywhere--on bridges, fences. Silvia told us a popular book that was made into a movie began the trend. I believe a couple places a lock on a bridge to profess their love for each other?

Tomorrow I can't wait to swim in the sea again!! I love the smell of the salt water and the way it makes my hair and skin feel. EK takes a shower to rinse off, but I try to go as long as possible before washing it away! (btw, the pink building w 3 windows in the last photo is our hotel room! The middle window is ours. <3)