My View of Life on the Dock
Last photo from Liv’s trip to Cinque Terre. Next stop Florence!
Saint Francis petting his beloved Wolf of Gubbio.
The statue of St. Francis of Assisi is the work of Italian sculptor Silvio Monfrini (1894-1969). Made of bronze, it was installed at the Capuchin Monastery of Monterosso al Mare in 1962.
With the rainy weather and chilly temperatures we’ve been having of late, I thought readers would like to see some snapshots from our daughter Liv’s wonderful trip to Italy. One of her best friends from college, Natalie, is getting married this weekend in Florence. For a pre-wedding adventure, Liv has been staying in the beautiful village of Manarola, located on the Italian Riviera. Manarola is one of five fishing and wine producing towns that make up Cinque Terre (“Five Lands”) in the Province of La Spezia. The photos are from Manarola and the village of Monterosso.
Cinque Terre National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Paths, trains, and boats connect the villages; cars are not allowed.
Liv is loving the local seafood. Aren’t these paper cone containers fantastic for fish-on-the-go?
Liv enjoys going to beaches where ever she travels and I’ve asked her to let us know how folks manage trash in remote villages by the sea, like Manarola and Monterosso. As you can see in the photos above, there are trash and recycling barrels along the beach, and lifeguards also pick up garbage left behind.
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Monterosso al Mare
Good Morning Gloucester 