a day in monterosso

When in Monterosso you will take a leisurely stroll and catch glimpses of colorful flowers, bursting yellow lemons, cats resting, people playing tennis on grass courts, kids playing soccer inside a large field covered by a huge net that overlooks the bright blue sea. Everywhere, in Monterosso, is the dazzling sea.  In Monterosso your children will eat the most amazing homemade pesto pasta for lunch, served with tiny twisty noodles that you rarely see in the U.S.  And a salad, with goat cheese and olives.

On this day we climbed a small mountain.  Then we took the kids across the street to the beach.  They swam far out to a large rock and jumped off, daredevils.  At the time I was hesitant to let them do this, I thought they might get hurt.  Shawn scraped his leg.  Now, months later, it seems a rite of passage.  I would allow it no problem.

After an afternoon rest we walked around town, exploring the sights.  Nighttime in the summer in Monterosso is so peaceful.  The boats are docked, the beach umbrellas are turned down, people are out strolling.  Restaurants are lively with happy chatter in many languages.  Gelato stands are filled with eager customers.  It's all a little magical.