Euro Tour Day 4

Mixed day today. We travelled some 200 miles through Italy on the coast road and stopped off at the famous Cinque Terre which is 5 small fishing and wine-growing villages clinging to the sides of the Alps as they drop into the Med.

The villages are really pretty and quaint but were spoilt by simply too many people even at this time of year. Monaco seemed quieter.

There are two coast paths that wend their way from village to village. One is an easy low level 12km stroll and one a really tough 38km climb across the ridge tops. Given we were pushed for time we opted for the lower path. Along with everyone else.

It was carnage out there. Hundreds of people and a really hot day did not a happy Blakey make. Add to that we were overcharged for tickets (yes you have to pay) and then found the path was shut after 2 villages meaning we couldn't even walk the whole route.

No doubt it would have been a nice place if it was quieter. The views as we walked down from the van to the sea were simply stunning.

Anyway. We moved on a little and found a lovely campsite with great facilities, gorgeous shaded pitches by a big river. With a heliport as busy as Gatwick nextdoor. Let's just hope they don't fly all night...