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Last week’s photo contest was submitted by one of our clients after she returned from a Celebrity cruise in the Mediterranean.

Contest Photo - June 13, 2014 - One of the villages of Cinque Terre

Only three people correctly identified the photograph of Cinque Terre (Five Lands) National Park, Italy.

Congratulations to Beverly Carr, of Philadelphia, PA, the winner of the $25 gift card.  Her name was randomly drawn from those who responded correctly.

The five “lands” are actually five highly picturesque villages near the breathtaking Ligurian coastline.  The villages are about a mile apart and are connected by trains and the Sentiero Azzureo walking trail.   These terraced towns are rife with history which dates back to the 11^th century.  Most current residents’ livelihood comes from fishing and the tourist industry which  has boomed since the 1970s.  Because of the crowds, it is best to go in the spring and fall since summer is the major tourist season.

The nearest major town is La Spezia where you can catch a train or ferry for the short ride to the villages.  People with physical challenges will have some limitations due to the terrain.  However, the trail from Riomaggiore to Manarola (Via Dell’Amore) is wheelchair friendly.

Special thanks to Sheryl Portman for sharing this special photo with us.