ITALY - Easter weekend in Cinque Terre

The last few days were spent in Riomaggiore, one of the five fishing villages of Cinque Terre. They are the most gorgeously colourful buildings perched, often rather percariously, in the cliffs around the different bays. Each had its own character and charm. On the first day, we spent over 5 hours hiking between the bays and the views were breath taking. We almost hired a kayak on Easter Sunday as the weather the day before had been perfect, but the breeze was a little cold and while the med is a divine blue, it is not the warmest!!! So instead we lazed on the beach, an actual SAND beach, not like the pebbled ones that are so prevalent in Europe. The down time was great and much needed, especially as I had a feeling that the best was yet to come... if that was possible!!!