You will just have to indulge me. I like the pictures I took. Could not resist showing off. So this is Cinque Terre. Regardless of what any tour guide says or anyone you know, do yourself a favor if you ever go here and go hiking. But make sure you bring some real hiking shoes. I know from personal experience that sandals just will not cut it. My feet were black and blue, covered in scratches (as were my legs) and mud. Not pretty. But it was so worth it. Best hike was from Riomaggiore (the southernmost village) to Portovenere (which is way cooler than any of those five cities). 
Riomaggiore, where I stayed. Don't stay here. Absolutely nothing to do. 
