Chiavari and Monterosso

Our second week here, my roommates met an American couple named Scott and Donna at a restaurant one fateful night. They all began talking, one thing led to another, and my friends ended the night with an invitation from Donna for all of us to go stay with them in their vacation spot in Chiavari. They were on vacation in Italy for a week or two, and during this time, they were staying at an adorable house near the sea. Honestly, I was a little hesitant to go, being the only person who didn't meet them before we went, and also being the one with the wildest imagination, imagining wicked scenarios and cliche, traveling horror stories (I was almost positive we would be sold for $10k a head). But, I trusted my friends' judgments and so we packed up our backpacks and headed to Chiavari.

We arrived to a welcoming, generous couple who absolutely SPOILEd us. We had the best time talking, drinking, exploring, and eating with these two. We had many laughs as we went to Cinque Terre and explored Monterosso (the path was closed...need to go back and see the rest!!!) and we even ice skated one night in Chiavari...haha, hilarious.

While in Monterosso, we hiked, climbed into an aging World War II bunker built into the cliffside, explored a creepy cemetery atop the mountain, and had a blast walking around the quaint, perfect little beach town.

We were so fortunate to have such an awesome weekend. Scott and Donna were more than welcoming and gracious, we couldn't have asked for a better trip. It was so nice to be in the comfort of parents after a tough week of adjusting to Florentine life. It was a wonderful, relaxing trip. So much fun!

Thank you Scott and Donna for the amazing weekend!!!!!!!! We love you!!!!!!