Sarzana to Massa

[Bob from L.A. !]

Early start due to the humidity and began by walking through grape vineyards. As I reached Carerra, known for their mining of granite and marble I transitioned to asphalt walking until just before Massa.
I then stopped at a farmers market for lunch and eventually checked in to my accommodations just after noon.
This is a beautiful old city with numerous churches and monuments throughout.

 

[Tassie Kaz]

What's this Bob?...no mention of oceano/mare! I ignored all else & bolted to the water; couldn't get my shoes & socks off fast enough to feel the sand between my toes & to paddle after so long inland..but I am a regazza costiera 'foreshore'!

Lucky it wasn't raining; you'd be standing somewhat taller with the mud through the vineyards.
I wondered just how long they can justify slicing into the mountains for the marble; its not as if they can grow replacements...
Wow...your VF is certainly racing away now.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

@TassieKaz - Mare is today!

I have to agree with you. They have cut away so much of the mountain it really has become an eyesore.

 

[Corned Beef]

They have cut away so much of the mountain it really has become an eyesore.

But when you get to the churches and the statues in the squares, you'll see what they have done with it.

 

[Tassie Kaz]

But when you get to the churches and the statues in the squares, you'll see what they have done with it.

There's also this sculpture on the foreshore;

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