Cinque Terre, Italy

Look how crystal clear the water is. It was absolutely beautiful. We've never seen anything like it.

This was where we were our first night (see why we couldn't get internet)

This was along one of the hiking trails through the fishing villages.

We got to eat some grapes from the vineyard along the way - I don't know what would have happened if we got caught!

Chance likes it when I'm on top.

This is the hike down to the "nude beach." For the record, the sign said Free Beach, not Nude Beach. Apparently there is no difference.

Cinque Terre....... Ahhhh paradise in Italy. We spent three nights here and loved every second of it. The first night we found out our hostel was actually way up in a little village in the mountains. Nice secluded spot, but not part of the five fishing villages. We moved down to the first village for next two nights. Our first full day here was spent hiking the six mile trek from the first to the last village. We actually went further because we had to make the hour detour almost straight up and down a cliff to visit the nude beach. Melissa insisted. Payed off for her too. Nothing but naked men!! A least now she appreiciates what she has. :) Hiking through the vineyards and cliffs along the sea was a great change of pace for us. The next day was let our legs rest while kayaking, snorkeling in crystal clear water, and lying on the beach. It was hard for us to leave this place.