Checking Out Medieval Finalborgo

Finalborgo is a small town in the Liguria area of Northern Italy. It's got all the classic touches of a Medieval hangout. Time to stroll and soak.

One of the little piazzas. Keeps the kids busy.

The famous Porta Testa city gate. Open today! Like most old settlements, geographic features steered where to put the town. For Finalborgo, a hilltop and a stream.

Typical, cramped streets. How did they not foresee big SUVs? And getting the stink eye from a woman of a certain age. Timeless.

The town's church has a re-donk marble sculpture of angels stretching some lace. Ethereal. About that hill. A great place for a fort, Forte San Giovanni.

One timeless feature of a fort is good views. From a rampart, looking up the valley on a rainy day.

Soaking Up The Ligurian Coast In Italy

Ahh, the Italian riviera. Sun drenched, beach strolls, fresh seafood, the good life. Sometimes.

Surf's up. Windy day at the beach in Finale Marina.

The stroll is on! And so is the beach bench parking and gawking. A full house.

Not all days get sun. A raw day in March at the beach in Pietra Ligure. "No, you're not playing video games today, we're going to the beach!"

Memorial statue to lost sailors. Hunky. On the promenade, let the colorful games begin.

Another Pietra Ligure view. The sun will come out tomorrow.