Italy - 2013
Mmmm, Pork
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OK, so there was more for dinner than just barbecued pork. However, the "pig belly torch" was an absolute highlight. Especially after the pork drought in Turkey. Thanks Hermann for cooking.
On the Trail
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It is always fun to meet up with Andrea, Hermann, Stefan, and Linda. We first met Andrea and Hermann in Ecuador in 1996. Since then, we have crossed paths 5 more times. Generally in Germany, but also in Croatia, and now in Italy at Cinque Terre. This photo is on the Cinque Terre trail between Monterossa Al Mare and Vernazza.
Arriving at Vernazza
Barely a Single Day…
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Since arriving in Italy, we have had a minimum of one gelato, almost every day. Oh, it is so incredibly good.
Two of Five
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Corniglia in the foreground, and Manarola behind it. Two of the five villages known as Cinque Terre.
Manarola
Sarzana
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We were not expecting anything at Sarzana, stopping, in theory, just for a bite and to head up to the fort. It truly is a beautiful town.
Linda and the Tower That Needs No Introduction
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After ascending the tower, it was time for us all to part ways. The German contingent heading back to Moneglia for one more night before their return home. We headed to the airport to pick up friends. More of that to come.
First Breakfast
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I say breakfast, but it was such a late brunch that we really should be honest and call it lunch. Dining in the fantastic open roof space of Casa Cordati.
Five Visit a Bridge
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So, for the first couple of days, we were five. The two of us, Leanne (from church in Melbourne, living in Paris), and Alister and Anahi (I used to work with Al, and he and his Argentinian wife, Ani, are living in London). This bridge from the Middle Ages is not far from Barga, and since we had a hire car and could all fit in at this point, we decided to visit some little local villages for the day.
Lunatics?
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Just Fiat drivers? No. Almost all Italians on the road. It was not far from this sign that an oncoming car overtook on double lines assuming we would make space for him. Admittedly, there was enough space - just. However, the people who painted the lines on the road, myself, and my four passengers were all in agreement. Only two cars wide!
Ghivizzano
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From memory, I think this was Ghivizzano. Nothing outstanding, but so beautiful because it is just so typical. A little bonus was seeing the bride and groom come out of the church while the bells rang.
Devouring or Licking?
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Not sure what this lion is doing to the person between his paws, but it was an interesting theme in the main church of Barga. A theme repeated a few times here, and regionally, too. We saw variations in churches in Lucca, and other villages we visited. Predominantly gracing the church exteriors, but even as part of the altar or pulpit (as in this case).
Two Minutes Past Four, Local Time
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As midnight Melbourne time passed, the waiter brought out a piece of tiramisu for Jo's "actual day" of celebration to begin, still eight hours ahead of local celebration time, but well within the week of partying. All confusing, but it helped break the week long birthday party into more discernible blocks. The whole restaurant sang "Happy Birthday".
Tuscan Birthday Feast
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So the group morphed a bit, collecting a few more people, but having to say farewell to one, too. The food just kept on coming, and the wine, prosseco, and muscat flowed. It's always great when the food's this good, but all the better with a birthday as an excuse.
Casa Cordati, Outlook 1
Casa Cordati, Outlook 2
Casa Cordati, Outlook 3
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