Manarola

This is Manarola, the fourth town (counting from the west) in the series of Cinque Terre. We decided to have lunch at this restaurant that overlooked the sea. I was a little disappointed that we didn't get a seaside table, but as the sun began to descend, I was happy to be fully covered by the awning.



I ordered a squid-ink pasta. It was wonderful and tasted so sea-ful.



The waters off Manarola's coast fall into Zone B, la fascia di rispetto, or respect belt. Still, they are marvelous shades of blue and green.



We did not understand this sign.

By the afternoon, swimmers began to appear.

Another staircase we wisely chose not to use!

Don't fall overboard, Bill!

Here is Bill, camoflaged against the rocks.

One last look at the covered portion of the Via dell'Amore. We're back on the boat to return to Riomaggiore in order to catch the train to Corniglia, the only hamlet not accessible by boat.