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I love the way the fog envelops the landscape on these moisture-laden winter mornings – the frozen droplets of water masquerading as little jewels clinging to the branches of our front yard oak tree.
October 17, 2025 – Riomaggiore to Porto Venere Today is our last day of hiking in the Cinque Terre. The schedule will vary depending on individual choices. The hike today is split up into two sections – a morning hike from Riomaggiore to the… Continue Reading “Cinque Terre Hiking Trip – Day 6”
It’s been a few years since I started winter bulbs indoors. It’s such an fun, effortless way to enjoy flowers blooming in the dead of winter! And, so very rewarding!! I bought 2 amaryllis bulbs but only one is blooming. The other bulb sat… Continue Reading “Winter Bulbs – Amaryllis”
There are loads of young beech trees in our deciduous Vermont forest. The curling, marcescent leaves catch the sun in a delightful way with patterns of light and shade. I love photographing them. Notice the buds – years ago as a student of landscape… Continue Reading “Curling Beech Leaves”
I pass by this old, abandoned sugar house on my daily walks. The current owner of the property has placed some colorful birdhouses on the building – adding a touch of color to an otherwise monochromatic landscape.
October 16, 2025 – Manarola to Corniglia Today, we find ourselves back on the coastline of the Cinque Terre hiking a more moderately challenging trail between Manarola and Corniglia. The hike is described as a 4-mile distance between Manarola and Corniglia via the sister… Continue Reading “Cinque Terre Hiking Trip – Day 5”
Morning Light Sipping warm coffee The morning light drifting in Orchid petals glow. ~Lynn Thomas Amber
October 15, 2025 – Day 4 – Hiking Trip to Casa Del Vergheto from Colonnata Today, we would be taking a break from the Cinque Terre coastline. Our adventure started with a 2-hour motor coach trip to the small village of Colonnata high up… Continue Reading “Cinque Terre Hiking Trip – Day 4”
A palette of gray Colors the winter landscape Till one looks deeper. ~ Lynn Amber On my walk today, it was windy and cold and as I started out everything just seemed to me to be shades of gray. I started looking closer and… Continue Reading “Winter Palette of Color”
October 14, 2025 – Day 3 – Monterosso to Vernazza The third day along the Cinque Terre coastline we completed our first hike within the national park. The agenda for the day included a ferry ride from Porto Venere to Monterosso – the northern… Continue Reading “Cinque Terre Hiking Trip – Day 3”
Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography 