We took the train to Riomaggiore and explored the town and churches. We found the restaurant and gelato store recommended in the Rick Steve’s guide quite by accident. We agree with him. Good food. We took a walk up the cliff to the Torre Guardiola botanic garden. The view of the Ligurian Sea was beautiful. We then walked 20 minutes to the next town, Manarola and explored its church , shops and shoreline. We then did another 20 minute walk to Corneglia. The book said 20 minutes, the signs said 45 minutes and we made it in about 30. Just in time to catch the train back.