Castello Canevaro Genoa
Via Duca Canevaro, 7 Genoa, Italian Riviera, Italy
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Lucca to Genoa
... and we could see what a nice place the Italian Riviera is. Sadly we'd lost too much time to stop and enjoy it. When we finally hit the hotel after trawling through Genoa we had been on the road for 7 hours, plus the hour in Massa for lunch. All through this little Sergio, bless him, just soaked it all up.
Think we need to get up earlier tomorrow and maybe accept a little bit of Autoroute - we'll see though.
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Overbooked
Flight on time to Genoa...bumpy landing with Ryanair and a woman shouting like we were going to crash....
Arrived at Melia Genoa, and overbooked so they sent me to 5 star Grand Hotel Savoia (lots of history).
No pool here, but gym and jacuzzi in the terrace upstairs. But they upgraded me to the Suite which is fantastic and its downtown so I walk straight to the port in 2 mins.
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Get Lost!!!
... and drink up. Really, it is the best. No wonder there are no Starbucks!!!!
1) Ask for help!!! I know this is the toughest thing to do. Most locals are helpful and speak some English. Lots of hand gestures and facial expressions help too. I have the hardest time with this one, but that's why it's my number one. ;)
The Top Ten list is so my students can see how it can be helpful to have lists! Just like we do in ...
Train to Genoa
Phew!! I'm here on the train now!
I arrived at the station early to avoid any line ups. I had to validate my train pass before I could use any of my train tickets.
A man from England asked me a question about the train number. Thankfully he did because he told me to validate my ticket in one of the yellow machines. He said one of his friends had a fine of over 100 euro!!! The yellow machines were ...
When in Rome, Venice, Florence, etc...
... walk, relax and enjoy the sunshine.
Re food: see above.
Finally the Cinque Terre.When I'd visited this beautiful place 10 years ago with Mum, we'd been very sorry that we weren't able to actually stay in one of the villages themselves. This time, I was determined to do it right and booked a cute b'n'b right on the harbour of Riomaggiore. Best decision ever. We loved sitting in the window and watching life go on around us - the nonnas hanging out their washing, ...



