Along with best friend Bob Moran and his 6 girls, the Johnson's spent a lovely 8 June days in

Chiavari, Northern Italy !

We met my friend and work associate, Giorgio Sivori, who along with wife Mara, their family and friends showed us a great time in their beautiful area of Italy located just southeast of Genova.

Picture to the left was taken in the seaside village of Camogli, which as you can see is quite beautiful. On that day we took a boat from Camogli to San Fruttuoso, and then on to beautiful Portofino.  On the Sunday, Giorgio, Mara and their family and friends hosted us for a lively Festa at their summer home in Charro. 

While Mara and friends prepared a great feast, Giorgio prepared the meat Asado style - which was spectacular. Giorgio even arranged for a Sommelier, Giovanni, to teach us of the fantastic Italian wines. Over 30 people attended the Festa including Giorgio's father Vittorio. Picture bottom shows all the people in the group photo. The festa was the highlight of the trip and we can't thank Giorgio, Mara and friends enough for all they did on our behalf.

• Click here for chiavari Snaps
• click here for camogli, san fruttuoso and Portofino snaps
• click here for Festa Snaps
• click here for la Spezia, Portovenore and Cinque terra

We visited 2 of the villages that make up Cinque Terre while also spending a half day in Portovenore - which was beautiful.

thanks to Mara, Giorgio and all our new friends for a holiday of a lifetime.