Corniglia to Manarola 17442 Fit Bit steps As the main trail between from Corniglia and Manarola is still closed, we took Sentiero #586, a path of the  Paessagio Del Vino, up among the vineyards. It began with a long climb up steep steps among partly abandoned vineyards and olive groves and through a lush wood of ...

Vernazza to Corniglia – 2.1 km (elevation 269 m). 14465 Fit Bit steps We had vouchers for breakfast at a restaurant in the harbour and watched the town come to life. On the path again, from the steep steps up from Vernazza we had a great view of the village and Monterosso in the distance. Passing ...

Monterosso to Vernazza – 1.8km (elevation 217m)/ 14190 Fit Bit steps Although the trail between Monterosso and Vernazza appears short on the map, it is described as the most rugged and physically demanding section of the coastal trail, with lots of steep steps and rough sections, but worth it for the stunning views! Today was sunny ...

Genoa to Monterosso – 74 km ( train 72 km, walking 2 km) Monterosso to Madonna di Soviori return – 2.5km (elevation 465m) The next four days we will be hiking the Cinque Terre, a rugged stretch of the Italian riviera. The coastline, the five villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, and the ...

Finale Ligure to Genoa (3km walking, 70km by train*) (Fit Bit – 13851 steps) Genoa – Day Off (Fit Bit – 12984 steps) Genoa is a big bustling port city with abundant evidence of its long history. Some interesting points: It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, who is described by Wikipedia as “an Italian explorer, navigator, ...

   Nice to Pietre Ligure Pietre Ligure to Finale Ligure (2 km walking, 6 km by train) (Fit Bit steps – 11537)  It was strange to be back in Nice without our bikes. The Promenade d’Anglais was as busy as before, but, as a reminder of the 2016 attack, there were new steel bollards along the sidewalk. We explored previously ...

Nearly five months after the collision in Italy, we are returning to Europe to resume our trip, but without our bikes for now. While Paul continues to improve with the able support of his GP, neurosurgeon and physiotherapist, he has been advised that a full recovery may take up to 12 months. Neuropathic and musculo-skeletal ...

Paul continues to make a good recovery after being hit by a car while cycling near Pietra Ligure, Italy (see post May 13th). An assessment at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre  at Vancouver General Hospital determined that no surgery will be required, but that recovery can take 6-12 months. Paul is still experiencing some pain ...

We are back in Vancouver after a safe and uneventful flight. Paul reluctantly agreed to wheelchair assistance between gates at Frankfurt!The ER physician who looked after us in Italy texted this morning to see how we are – impressive aftercare! Although still experiencing some shoulder pain and general discomfort, Paul is ambulatory and regaining his energy. ...

Sanremo to Km 631 Via Aurelia – 41 kms. Site of collision Unfortunately today’s blog post may be the last one for a while, as our trip has come to an unfortunate and unexpected halt. While cycling up a hill on a relatively calm road on a sunny day, Paul was suddenly hit from behind by ...