Portofino

Monday is quite a contrast from the weekend for the Italian Riviera. School must now be in. A more restful day, with a short five k walk to Portofino. Everyone told us that the walk from St. Margherita to Portofino was a nice, easy walk along the boardwalk what they omitted to tell us that the boardwalk stopped part way! We ended up walking down a very narrow seaside road requiring us to stand aside while traffic passed by. We witnessed a gentleman singing aloud joyfully perched on a rock by the sea. Portofino is a quaint little village with designer brand shops along the harbourside, very upscale. From Portonfino we boarded a boat to visit San Fruttuoso, which can only be reached by boat.  It is very primitive, with a few restaurants, an Abbey and a tower.  A boat ride return to Santa Margherita and a relaxing afternoon. The water in this area is a gorgeous aquamarine blue, and many large, luxurious yachts are in the various harbors. Our legs are still feeling the effects of the trek in Cinque Terre yesterday. We must have needed it to ensure that we will still be in shape for our bike tour next week.