Tuesday, June 26: We boarded the bus and headed to Genova (about 2 hours away). Here we were met by 2 guides who gave us a walking tour of the town.
We saw a palace.
And a church with layered marble stone.
A georgous fountain in a large plaza and near another palace.
Me on the pier!
A bird's eye view of the city from the panaoramic lift!
Genova is a pretty neat place.
We then got back on the bus and headed to Santa Margherita Ligure, where we stayed 2 nights. We just walked around the town and had dinner at a little family run cafe which was recommended by Rick Steves.... and it was definately a place i will recommended to anyone going to Santa Margherita! We had good house wine and pesto!
Oh look... Colon again!!!
I think this is Santa Margherita! Too bad she spells her name wrong!!
This is me in front of Santa Margherita!
Dinner!
Wednesday, June 27: We took a boat ride to Portofino!
Here we visited Castle Brown... the perfect place for a wedding... one day i will do an event here!!! Just imagine this picture with a wedding instead of all these kids...
After Portofino, we went back to Santa Margarita for the night.
Thursday, June 28: We took the train to the 5th town of Cinque Terre, Riomaggiore. 
From here we hiked to Manarola.....
....and then to the third town of Corniglia.
We made it to the second town of Vernazza 
just in time to get the train to the first town of Monterosso.
Then we got back on the train to Santa Marg. picked up our bags and headed by bus to Torino. On the bus they (USAC) gave us a nice treat of focaccia... what Santa Marg. area is known for along with Pesto! We arrived in Torino.. and stayed at the Hotel Roma again.
Friday, June 29: We moved into our apartments today! and then went to the supermarket (PAM). and hung out and drank wine! My roommates, Melissa and Chrissy, are from Vegas! 
Saturday, June 20: I made an improve Watermelon Surprise! (aunt kath... arent you proud?)
we met a guy who works at a cafe in the mall... he invited us to go dancing.. so we did... we went to Bandido... an outdoor dance place behind the mall... they are way into salsa! But guess what mom? I DANCED!!!!
Ok so Torino and Italy have been amazing.. i do miss Getxo... but i am going to Rome this weekend (sat, sun, mon) to meet up with Getxo (bilbao) friends!! and then they are comming to Torino!! And then the next weekend is off to Milan to see Leo's Last Supper (with USAC) then to Florence and Pisa!!!
Love you. Miss you. call me or email me!!
2 comments:
Hey Emory, Its Julie (from Normington) i had come across your moms email address when I was doing some work for the County, and she shared this blog with me. It looks like you are having a great time! I am soo jealous hehe. Have a great time!
Hi Em-- These pictures are fabulous......what a tremendous experience. I love the fact you have taken the adventure on by yourself and are meeting so many different people on your journey!
take care, call and be safe. xoxo love and miss you, Mom
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