Portofino is a beautiful little town on the Italian Riviera. We’ve just had the grand tour, provided by a most-engaging Portofino taxi driver. Now we’re back in Santa Margherita Ligure, making dinner plans. I read about a restaurant here that’s supposed to be like eating at your Italian nonna’s house. I don’t have an Italian nonna, but it sounds molto buono, eh? Continue reading “Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Mr. T”
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Portofino – It’s Another World
It’s been quite a day. After having lunch in Santa Margherita Ligure, we decided to walk from there to Portofino. It turned out to be more of a “hike” than a walk, but we made it. Now it’s time to leave. On the way to Santa Margherita Ligure, we’re going to learn something that we didn’t know about Portofino – it’s another world. Continue reading “Portofino – It’s Another World”
Take a Break in Portofino
We’ve just hiked from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino – two beautiful little towns on the Italian Riviera. We hadn’t done our homework, so the hike was more than we had bargained for. We didn’t know that we’d pass through a little hideaway called Paraggi. And we especially didn’t know we’d be hiking through a wild boar-infested forest. But we made it. Now it’s time to take a break in Portofino. Continue reading “Take a Break in Portofino”
The Hike to Portofino
If you’re thinking about making the hike to Portofino from Santa Margherita Ligure, be advised that it’s farther than it looks on a map. It’s do-able, though. In fact, we just did it. Well, almost. We’re sitting on a bench along the trail where we can look down the hillside to see our destination. OK, let’s go. We’re thirsty! Continue reading “The Hike to Portofino”
Lunchtime in Santa Margherita Ligure
It’s lunchtime in Santa Margherita Ligure. After our bus ride that didn’t happen, we found a nice little “ristorante” that has a view of the marina. While we’re having lunch, we’re going to make a plan for the next few days. We’ll go to Cinque Terre for sure. Portofino, Chiavari, Sestri Levante, and Levanto are some other potential destinations. So much to do on the Italian Rivieria, so little time. But right now, it’s lunchtime. Mangia! Continue reading “Lunchtime in Santa Margherita Ligure”
Santa Margherita Ligure Bus Ride – or Not!
It’s a sunny morning in Santa Margherita Ligure, on the Italian Riviera – perfect weather for a side-trip to Portofino. The little harbor at Portofino is a playground of the rich and famous. It’s just north of here. We’ve been told that taking the local bus is a great way to get there. What could be more fun than a Santa Margherita Ligure bus ride? Continue reading “Santa Margherita Ligure Bus Ride – or Not!”
