We are having a second summer here. It has been very hot, sunny and humid since last week, at least +25 C and above every day. The apartment quickly becomes like a sauna, unless the air conditioning units are on all the time, in which case the place is like a giant freezer. On days like this there is only one place to be: the beach. The breeze from the sea makes life a bit more bearable and gives an instant relief from heat of the day.
In Nervi you can either find your own spot on the rocks near the promenade Anita Garibaldi or use one of the many beach locations around Nervi, Quinto and Quarto. Quite a few of them have umbrellas, sunchairs and a cafe/bar attached. In some places along the promenade, there are big signs declaring that the water is polluted and swimming therefore forbidden, but few people treat that as a serious health warning. Towels are spread on the beach, sun tan lotions applied and the leasurely business of getting yourself nicely tanned can start. Alternatively, there are couple of public swimming pools in the area. One of them is a really beautiful natural rock pool with stunning sea views. I have admired it from the safety of the promenade, but come next summer and I will be 10 kg lighter in a killer swimming costume and designer sun glasses... Right now there is still some work to do before I dare to enter the world of very beatiful people.
During the weekend all possible spots in the middle of the rocks and natural beaches are occupied. But apart from people trying to get a nice tan, there are some who cannot sit still even on hot days like these. They are members of the local kayaking club. Increadibly fit looking men with bronzed bodies and tiny swimming trunks are carrying the kayaks into the sea. Boats are also popular, but mainly relatively small boats with engines rather than posh looking yachts. During summer months (July-August), it is even possible to take a two hour trip (one way) to the National Park of Cinque Terre from Nervi, something we failed to notice until it was too late and the season was over. Never mind.
I have no idea what autumn will be like here. Cannot be too bad, if summer lingers on like this. But for the time being - let's enjoy the sun!
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