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Report 102: One Week in Liguria, One week in Tuscany

By Jean from Michigan, Fall 2001

Trip Description: Jean and her husband Greg spent two weeks in Italy in October 2001.

Destinations: Countries - Italy; Regions/Cities - Cinque Terre, Liguria, Tuscany

Categories: Vacation Rentals; Attended GTG; Day Tours; Sightseeing; Walking/Hiking; Wine Trip; Independent Travel; 2 People

Page 1 of 5: A Few Comments

We were one of those who agonized over the decision "to go or not to go" after the events of 9/11. I just want to thank all of you who gave me support during a difficult time. For us, the decision to go was the right one, and I’m glad we went. For those of you who decided to postpone your trip, I hope it’s perfect when the time is right for you.

The information found on this site (www.slowtrav.com) was invaluable to us. I printed out several pages including the driving and food shopping information and brought it with us. I also printed out some of the language lessons (thanks, Steve).

Our plan was to stay in only two places in two weeks. We also made the decision to stay in more rural areas as opposed to hitting the big cities. Rome and Venice will have to be there for our next trip.

We had perfect weather. October is a wonderful time to go.

Everything in Italy is so clean! In all the towns and little villages we were in, people were constantly sweeping and washing windows. We rarely saw any litter, which made us wonder why here in the States we have to see so much of it!

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A Few Comments

October 6 & 7 - Arrival on to Cinque Terre

October 8 - 12 - Hiking Cinque Terre, Lucca, Levanto Market, Portovenere

October 13 - 16 - On To Tuscany, Panzano, Greve, Siena, Montalcino

October 17 - 19 - Radda, Volpaia Winery,

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