Backroads, Day 3

Hotel Jolanda, where we stayed the second and third nights (nicest hotel we've stayed in so far):

Views from the balcony of our room:

Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino:

After several miles of hot, hot hiking under the Tuscan sun, one of the trip leaders surprised us with lemon Popsicles. 

Bathroom and drink break:

These nets are spread out under the olive trees to catch the ripe olives when they fall off:

Portofino:

Next leg of the journey - lots of stairs!

After all that hiking, arriving at the San Fruttuoso monastery and going for a swim was just the refreshing treat we needed. 

The entire group dined together at Antonio's. 

Antipasti:

Primo (Minestrone pesto soup):

Secondo: