What an incredible adventure our fit and fabulous Sisters have just had exploring the stunning Italian Riviera and walking the spectacular trails of the Cinque Terre! Our journey began in Milan, where we soaked up the sights, history and culture and enjoyed a beautiful cruise on Lake Como. But the real adventure was about to begin as we swapped our sightseeing shoes for hiking boots and headed for the trails!
Over the next six days, our Sisters tackled some seriously challenging terrain, walking through beautiful forests, terraced vineyards, olive groves and along rugged coastal paths, with breathtaking views of the colourful villages and sparkling Mediterranean Sea. And then there were the stairs… oh, so many stairs! Just when we thought we'd conquered the last climb, another one appeared around the corner! There were steep hills, rocky descents and a few sections where we all questioned whose bright idea this hiking holiday was! But there were also plenty of laughs, spectacular scenery and sense of achievement at the end of each day. Not to mention the promise of a delicious focaccia, gelato or Aperol Spritz waiting for us.
What made this adventure so special wasn't just the incredible scenery, but the amazing spirit of Sisterhood along the way. There were helping hands over tricky rocks, words of encouragement on those never ending climbs, plenty of shared snacks and the occasional group whinge when the going got tough! Every sister brought her own strengths and determination to the trails often getting way out of our comfort zones.
Our final walking day was a big one, covering 19km from Riomaggiore to Portovenere, complete with some mountain goat style hiking and a spectacular sunset finish. The high fives, smiles and sense of achievement said it all! After a well earned recovery day in beautiful Portovenere, we headed to magical Venice for a few days of sightseeing, gondola rides, shopping and, of course, more delicious Italian food. Thankfully, the only stairs we had to worry about were the ones crossing Venice's many bridges!
We returned home with tired legs but some wonderful new friendships and memories made with hopefully many more adventures to share in the future
About the Author: Hayley Morris
The founder of Sisterhood Womens Travel and owner of an award winning travel agency - “I’ve been in travel for over 17 years and identified the need for a touring company to provide fully inclusive, interesting tours just for women". One of the things I love about travelling with a group of inspiring women is that we are all brought together to share a passion for travel and to see our amazing world in the company of friends, what better way to travel!
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