It was very sad to leave Bonassola and the Hotel Delle Rose but we must 🙁 This time the bus company sent a shuttle to pick us up rather than wind the huge bus around the hairpin curves. Shortly after 9:00am we are on our way to the Pisa Airport. […]
Very sad to say that this is our last full day in this beautiful area. Some of us head back to Vancouver and some carry on to Firenze (Florence). It has been a lovely week, just went by far too quickly! The hikers for the longer hike left at the […]
I woke up shortly before my alarm and made my way up to the 4th floor for breaky. Looks like there will be at least 10 of us that will be “non hiking” today, 4 are spending the day in Bonassola, 4 on the easier hike, and 4 on the […]
Up early and off to breakfast with the group. There are a total of 9 of us taking the easy, easy hike which also includes the typical holiday triathlon – shopping, walking and eating/drinking and we will add sightseeing to the list. At 9:am sharp we meet at the […]
Another good sleep and a beautiful morning! Breakfast on the 4th floor and an earlier departure of 9:00am to catch the 9:14am train to Riomaggiore. As we are soon to find out, Italian trains are not as punctual as the German or Swiss! The train arrived late and was packed. […]
Bongiorno! A full night’s sleep and I feel like a new person! Met everyone on the 4th floor for breakfast overlooking the beach and Mediterranean – a great way to start the day! Meet time was 10:00 am for both the ‘easier’ and ‘harder’ hikers. We met Trevor and Tony […]
We have arrived in Italy!! After 11 hours in flight and a very tight connection at London Heathrow we have arrived at Pisa airport. Our elation of arriving waned slightly when we realized 5 of the 10 bags didn’t make the connection in London. Surprisingly though the baggage tracing process […]
With just 10 short days left before our exciting journey to Italy, final preparations have begun. Do I have the right clothing? What will the weather be like? Where is that adapter for my phone? Oh dear, do I really want to take a bathing suit? before we know it […]
Does walking in Italy appeal to you? Still spaces left for September 14, 2014. Call Lois at 604-836-2321 by Nov 25th to reserve your spot!
Bella Italia 2014 Rejuvenate your mind, body & soul in one amazing journey. Join Lois on a walking adventure of two of the most spectacular places in Italy. Our first week explores the five beautiful villages of the Cinque Terre, a walkers paradise which occupies one of Italy’s most dramatic […]
