La Spezia – Levanto, 27.5km
On these coastal trails, the idea of Walk Into My Story came to life. The rocky paths gave me a new perspective on how I perceive life and pushed me to crave more, do more, and go back into a past full of physical achievements and emotional release. My first hike in Cinque Terre marks the Walk Into My Story anniversary on November 1st, 2017. Back then, looking at a beautiful picture taken from a mountaintop was all I needed; the thought or desire to climb and see the view was nonexistent. Yet, when I first reached the summit of one of the Terre and took in the salty air while admiring the sea’s blue spreading, I knew something had shifted.
I began walking every weekend, covering the hills surrounding Florence, my home base, then expanding to Tuscany and beyond. Steadily, more and more Italian regions were explored, each reminding me of a distant past where mountains were part of my routine and conquering their summits was my playground. Upon my every return, I felt a sense of confidence and calmness that enticed me to want more. And it all started on that first hike in Cinque Terre.
