Italy
September 15, 2012
Lake Garda to the Alps (Dolomites)
Saturday is
a very hectic day in the Lakes area as well as the Dolomites. We had to
wrestle traffic most of the morning. In many cases, it was a benefit because
we had to keep our speed low and allowed scenic viewing. There is "plenty"
of that. It is as good as everyone describes it (all of it). Fun Stuff.
No shortage
of tunnels in the mountain region either.
Stopping for
lunch. It is very hard for us to recognize anything on the menu. Cleanest
restrooms around. The language has changed again.
Climbing the
mountain
The design
of the buildings has changed too. (we're still in Italy, but it doesn't
feel like it.)
Still climbing
Now we are
at the top of the mountain.
Enjoying the
thin air.
Steve is riding
down the mountain to our hotel
Quaint little
ski town for the night (Arabba)
Looking out
of the Hotel across town and the valley.
Looking to
the left down the road.
Another view
of the town and surrounding area.
As the evening
gets later, the parking lot fills up. Even Armando (on the left) has decided
to come in for the day.