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So we finally ended up finding a beach after a little more driving. We found a little fishing area, which had a barrier of marble like rocks dividing land/water. Close were fishing houses with wire catchments, looking a bit more lie south-east asia than Italy. Nevertheless it was nice clear water, and a beautiful drive with the road surrounded by trees arched over it.

After this little detour we opted to try and find a proper beach. After consulting our little railway map we opted for Genova as the next destination. So off we set. Driving through more beautiful valleys and mountains, I spotted a little village which looked to be supported by a brick wall. As all of us were a little curious we ventured off the highway in hope of finding some little backstreet up there. We continued along one road, finally finding a little street which looked to go towards this village. The road, paved and in good condition by all means, was more like an Irish road as it was so narrow. But with only once scare of a crazy motorbike we made it to the top. The view was just spectacular. The village was a bunch of houses built with a brick wall around it, little allyways with only car accessible roads around it. Was lovelly to see such an old place preserved, and you could tell it was old as retired locals were the only individuals to be seen.

After this we continued on our way to Genova. We could see along our drive the sea to our left, only ever so often through valleys as we were so far up. We just made the turn off, as some boys distracted us, however the drive down the valley into the main city was amazing. All houses and apartments built on the mountains, old buildings, even castles on the hill showed what a culture this town had. We drove from one side of the city to the other before we had some dinner. And what do you eat in Italy??? PIZZA - yummmm.....those of you from Canberra, quite similar to that of Cafe Ravello's in Dickson, however still out does that place ten million times! Was gooood. Night three we spent there in Genova, once again in our luxurious car!

Next stop Turin (to the english, Torino to Italians). This was our final stop.