Rapallo/Portofino, Italy

Hello Italy! Waiting on the ferry to take us from Rapallo to Portofino.

 

No picture is the same without a little posing from the munchkins.

On the boat, ready to go.

Rapallo, Italian Riviera

Rapallo, Italian Riviera

We made it to Portofino with a 30 minute ferry ride and one stop. Super easy and was probably the thing I enjoyed the most.

Looking at the fish in the clear water with a view of the town behind.

Pretty lady

Climbing the steps to the church

Stone art

Back In Rapallo on our last night we were able to catch the first night of a summer music special. The streets were closed down and live music was playing which seemed incredible to the girls. Charlotte said, " usually we don't dance in the street." I think she felt a little rebellious being able to dance like that.

Everyone enjoying the music

Silly ladies. They were having such a great time dancing. After each song was over Charlotte and Emilie would bow.

This picture makes me laugh. It also scares me a little. Emile decided she wanted to lay in the street where Charlotte was sayting no, you cant lay here and trying to pick her up. It just makes me think of what these will be doing in about 15 years together. Emilie drinking too much and falling down having a good time and them laughing trying to pick each other up.

The gang. It was so great having these guys here for the week. Time went by so fast and it was very sad to see them go. Michelle is wonderful with the kids and it was great to have the help and the attention for the girlss. I know they loved having an audience who was always present and had no problem being silly with them. Hopefully we will see everyone again soon.

 

Mommy and me. vacations are so much fun, even if they are for only a few days.

We drove from our house on Tuesday to Portofino area and it only took 4 hours to get there. Incredibly close for such an amazing city. In order to get there we had to cross through the Mont Blanc tunnel which is huge and 5 miles long. All in all we went through 45 tunnels one way, 90 total to get there and back. Incredible. I don't think I want to see another tunnel again for awhile. Highly recommend this area of Italy. Again, Italy does not disappoint! Beautiful!