Subject: Re: Coastal towns of Liguria

Hi Sherry, I can't comment on SML but I do second Debbie's assessment of the access and parking difficulties around Portovenere. On the plus side for Portovenere, there is excellent food there in the traditional Italian Slow Food movement, and I liked the hustle and bustle - at least for a short visit - and found the non-picture-postcard vista interesting. There is no doubt though - it would not be a convenient place to use as a touring base. Joan Melbourne