I’m back from Italy and after unpacking and adjusting (again) to the change in time zones I’ve uploaded my pictures to the computer. I haven’t reviewed all of them yet but I took over 1700! For now I thought some pictures of Portofino might be a good place to start.
During the morning it was both windy and rainy and the ferry service to Portofino was called off. However, there was a shuttle bus from Santa Margherita Ligure and I decided to take that instead. Later that morning the weather improved dramatically and it ended up being a beautiful day. By the way, the bus was full of people with backpacks and it was a challenge staying upright as the bus went around all the curves in the road. I was happy when we arrived and these were my first impressions of Portofino.
It was a perfect time to take a walk, buy a gelato, and then find a bench to simply admire the scenery. Sometimes I wish days like this didn’t have to end.
I loved Italy, but it was a long time ago when I was there. I’m sure it’s still wonderful. Judging from your photos, it is.
It is just as beautiful as ever! May is a wonderful time to visit… :)
I love Portofino. It was great that the rain cleared for you.
Portofino is really gorgeous – I’m so happy that the rain ended and I got to see blue sky!
Beautiful pictures!
Thank you very much!
Looks wonderful!!
It was a lovely and unforgettable day!
Portofino is always so beautiful! Nice post :) Bye. K
Thank you Kamila – Portofino is so charming and photogenic!
I can identify, with those halcyon days that we want never to end!
It was just that type of day! I really didn’t want to leave… :)
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Marvelous and beautiful day after your bumpy, windy and winding way there.
The bus ride was challenging but well worth it when I saw the beauty of Portofino!
Gorgeous photos, Meg. Love the steps going up and around the corner. :)
Thank you – I couldn’t help but wonder where those stairs would lead!
I think I might have had to climb up to see around the bend. :)
It really gets the imagination going!
Beautiful, Meg. I sure wish I could go back to Italy some day.
I hope that you get back to Italy too – it is really wonderful to see everything, especially in the spring!
Every time we are in Italy, we wish it would never end! You are so right!
I wish the time went much slower when I’m in Italy – I can’t wait to go back!
Portofino is one of my favorite places…what lovely pics!
Thanks Diana! I thought Portofino was a charming, beautiful place… :)
what a beautiful place, Meg! great captures!
Thank you Lola – it is really a gorgeous place!
Ok. I’m sold. Portofino has just been added to my list. Looks wonderful, Meg.
You will be happy that you put it on your list Renee – you won’t want to leave though!
Gorgeous photos as always, Meg. Those stone stairs beckon… :)
Thanks – it was fun imagining what was at the top of the stairs!
So beautiful – I love the stone steps, the flowers, the color of the buildings – everything! I’ve been on a bus ride like that in Rome too. It was going to the Vatican and kept stopping to let more people on even though it was already packed full. We didn’t even realize the reason it was so crowded was because the Pope was going to be making an appearance!
That’s a great story Sheila! I was surprised at how many people can fit on a bus… :)
I am gasping at the idea of 1700 photographs to sort out! But I love the ones you have already sorted and posted for us here.
I didn’t realize how many pictures I took but it will be fun looking and them and remembering all the places I got to see!
Yes, indeed.
It certainly looks like a day you wouldn’t want to end, Meg :) I’ve never been to Cinque Terres but I would love to! And Portofino certainly looks pretty as a picture. How long were you away in total?
I really wish that a day like this didn’t have to end! I was in Italy for a week and a half – just not long enough… :)
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We never made it to Portofino, but we’ll get there one day. Your photos are lovely and make me wish I was there now :-)
Portofino is an excellent choice for a visit! I already want to go back too… :)
I like the stone stairway. The housing is really tight–or it appears to be.
The stairway was intriguing! You’re right about the houses too – they are very close together.