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About Vernazza
Vernazza, the hub of the program, is one of the "Five Lands" of Cinque Terre, a collection of small towns clinging to the cliffs of the Ligurian coast of Italy. Daily life for many Vernazzesi consists of work unfamiliar to most visitors, tending crops on the terraced slopes, fishing in the Mediterranean, and transforming the fruits of their labor into products like olive oil, wine, and the wonderful Ligurian cuisine.
 The town itself
winds up and across the slopes on which it rests, with a rainbow of buildings
layered on the hillsides and separated by narrow, winding streets. The main
via meanders along the riverbed it covers and spills out into the sea at
the Piazza Marconi.
Vernazza is at its most glorious early in the morning and late in the evening,
when tourist boats are merely a thought and the life town is lived in its
charming streets and in the buzzing Piazza Marconi. It is the perfect time
to stroll, sip an espresso, chat with some local characters, and see what
life in Cinque Terre has been like for generations.
Are you up for the fun?!
 All activities require a lot of energy and strength. Repairing the walls entails lifting heavy weight. Even the benign act of picking grapes (in September) is more of a challenge than it would appear: you'll need to work in a sitting position under the grape canopies, and if you are able to also help transport the grapes, a good bit of strength is required. In brief,
- participants are expected to have a reasonable level of fitness
- hiking boots or very comfortable sports shoes are necessary
- participants should be aware of the dangers of the cliffs and should always watch their step on the paths
- participants will not be covered by insurance for accidents that occur while working
- a session may be cancelled if numbers aren't sufficient (minimum number of participants is 10)
- two local hosts will organize your stay
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