Slowly does it...our trip to north Italy
Oct 9th, 2019, 10:05 AM
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Thanks, annhig, wide awake at 2:30 am, but home to a warm welcome (especially by doggo, LOL)
Nonconformist, I was carrying my mother’s breadboard, beautiful wood and souvenir, but pretty heavy. She got an extra bag for her linen purchases
Travelling with older parents is a different dynamic, glad we were able to create such a fantastic experience while tolerating our little eccentricities given we often shared a room and didn’t have a lot of personal space or alone time.
Nonconformist, I was carrying my mother’s breadboard, beautiful wood and souvenir, but pretty heavy. She got an extra bag for her linen purchases
Travelling with older parents is a different dynamic, glad we were able to create such a fantastic experience while tolerating our little eccentricities given we often shared a room and didn’t have a lot of personal space or alone time.
Oct 10th, 2019, 12:02 PM
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Nonconformist, I was carrying my mother’s breadboard, beautiful wood and souvenir, but pretty heavy. She got an extra bag for her linen purchases >>
I had to get an extra bag too for my purchases in the US - they weren't so much numerous as bulky.
I love your description of travels with your mother. I particularly admire you for that given that my only foray into taking my mum on holiday was a never to be repeated experience. Between them she and my DH made the whole 5 days intolerable. My fault I'm sure but it makes me admire how well you dealt with this even more.
I had to get an extra bag too for my purchases in the US - they weren't so much numerous as bulky.
I love your description of travels with your mother. I particularly admire you for that given that my only foray into taking my mum on holiday was a never to be repeated experience. Between them she and my DH made the whole 5 days intolerable. My fault I'm sure but it makes me admire how well you dealt with this even more.
Oct 11th, 2019, 02:57 AM
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There's so much of Italy I haven't seen yet. Who knew there were such places, outside Venice!>>
lol, guess where I'm going next week? Will be my 12th visit to Venice I think. [who's counting?] i have 4 nights in Venice, then 6 near Bologna, and then another 2 weeks in Venice cat sitting for a friend. Which reminds me i must research some day trips.
lol, guess where I'm going next week? Will be my 12th visit to Venice I think. [who's counting?] i have 4 nights in Venice, then 6 near Bologna, and then another 2 weeks in Venice cat sitting for a friend. Which reminds me i must research some day trips.
Oct 11th, 2019, 11:12 PM
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Annhig, I confess to only spending 5 (wonderful) hours in Venice as we did a daytrip from Verona with our boys. I can imagine it would be an incredible place to slowly savour. And Bologna is on my bucket list, too.
Today was a sunny spring day
Jetlag recovery day
Jetlag recovery day
perfect
Today was a sunny spring day
Jetlag recovery day
Jetlag recovery day
perfect
Oct 12th, 2019, 06:23 AM
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Perfect indeed, looks like a great way to recover, Adelaindean. No such delights for me here - the weather has not been conducive to beach walks, but the forecast in Venice looks good.
Venice as you suggest is multi-layered and I am always finding new things to do and see, as well as enjoying revisiting old haunts. And I am gradually amassing [in my head] a list of places that I find convivial so that wherever I am in the city, I know that there is a nice cafe or bar where I can feel comfortable. That is one of the nicest things about revisiting a place I think. i am not yet there in Bologna but I'd like to be.
Venice as you suggest is multi-layered and I am always finding new things to do and see, as well as enjoying revisiting old haunts. And I am gradually amassing [in my head] a list of places that I find convivial so that wherever I am in the city, I know that there is a nice cafe or bar where I can feel comfortable. That is one of the nicest things about revisiting a place I think. i am not yet there in Bologna but I'd like to be.
Nov 6th, 2019, 07:20 AM
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Yet again you brightened up a dark gloomy day
Thank you for this top-notch trip report! I’m a Switzerland addict whose interest in Northern Italy has been quite piqued by these charming towns and gorgeous mountains. And the prices—oh my, do those excite! In Switzerland I really skimp on fancy food to be able to afford the rail pass, comfortable lodgings, and wine(!), but this area seems to offer it all.
And though you obviously possess a keen artistic eye, please do tell what camera you use for those incredible photos!
In Switzerland I really skimp on fancy food to be able to afford the rail pass, comfortable lodgings, and wine(!), but this area seems to offer it all.And though you obviously possess a keen artistic eye, please do tell what camera you use for those incredible photos!
Nov 9th, 2019, 01:31 PM
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“please do tell what camera you use”.....
packrat, I use a Panasonic DMC FZ200, it is very forgiving as I only use it on automatic and am ignorant of all the individualised settings. But, click on some wonderful scenery and it takes a great shot.
Not a pocket sized camera, but light enough to be reasonably easy to carry.
packrat, I use a Panasonic DMC FZ200, it is very forgiving as I only use it on automatic and am ignorant of all the individualised settings. But, click on some wonderful scenery and it takes a great shot.
Not a pocket sized camera, but light enough to be reasonably easy to carry.
Nov 26th, 2019, 04:06 PM
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Wow, I was in the Dolomites in September as well, though mainly in the Val di Gardena. Lot of rain during my stay so one sunny day, I did go some distance east but not out to Cortina.
I also visited Lago di Garda, stayed in Limone sul Garda and then visited Malcesine a couple of times, obviously one of those days up on Monte Baldo. Also one night in Innsbruck before flying out.
So was the 30 Euro fee to enter the Tre Cime by car worth it? Were there views on that private road when driving in?
I am considering the Dolemites again for next September.
I also visited Lago di Garda, stayed in Limone sul Garda and then visited Malcesine a couple of times, obviously one of those days up on Monte Baldo. Also one night in Innsbruck before flying out.
So was the 30 Euro fee to enter the Tre Cime by car worth it? Were there views on that private road when driving in?
I am considering the Dolemites again for next September.
Nov 26th, 2019, 11:10 PM
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"So was the 30 Euro fee to enter the Tre Cime by car worth it? Were there views on that private road when driving in?"
The road has amazing views, but the views are even better if you continue to walk around the Tre Cime. It's an easy(if very crowded) mostly level walk from the Auronzo hut(where the road ends) to the Locatelli hut.
I walked and travelled by public transport around South Tyrol and I'd recommend you to save the 30€ for a good meal and take a bus from Misurina for 1,5€.
Or take the direct bus from Toblach/Dobbiaco where it starts, so that you can be sure to find a seat and a parking space for your car. The buses will be running every day till the middle of October.
What you need is the timetable field number 444: SII Timetables | Südtirol Mobil | Mobilità Alto Adige
South Tyrol has some of the best and certainly the best value public transport systems in the world. They try everything to discourage locals and visitors from ruining this wonderful region by driving everywhere.
A day pass for all South Tirol(including trains, buses and even some cableways) costs only 15€, for 3 days it costs less than 8€/day. Many hotels even give you this card for free.
Mobilcard - museumobil Card
The road has amazing views, but the views are even better if you continue to walk around the Tre Cime. It's an easy(if very crowded) mostly level walk from the Auronzo hut(where the road ends) to the Locatelli hut.
I walked and travelled by public transport around South Tyrol and I'd recommend you to save the 30€ for a good meal and take a bus from Misurina for 1,5€.
Or take the direct bus from Toblach/Dobbiaco where it starts, so that you can be sure to find a seat and a parking space for your car. The buses will be running every day till the middle of October.
What you need is the timetable field number 444: SII Timetables | Südtirol Mobil | Mobilità Alto Adige
South Tyrol has some of the best and certainly the best value public transport systems in the world. They try everything to discourage locals and visitors from ruining this wonderful region by driving everywhere.
A day pass for all South Tirol(including trains, buses and even some cableways) costs only 15€, for 3 days it costs less than 8€/day. Many hotels even give you this card for free.
Mobilcard - museumobil Card
Nov 27th, 2019, 11:28 AM
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scrb11, that was a brilliant day out, the entry fee very much worth it. Most hikers were doing a longer hike, we just did an easy walk, but the views are just stunning right from the gated entry.
We did closely follow the local weather report, which was very accurately predicting clouds to roll in by lunchtime. So it was pretty busy with others making use of the perfect sunshine.
We did closely follow the local weather report, which was very accurately predicting clouds to roll in by lunchtime. So it was pretty busy with others making use of the perfect sunshine.
Nov 27th, 2019, 11:14 PM
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Nov 28th, 2019, 08:34 AM
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Thanks.
I used the Meteoblue and MeteoSwiss apps. on my iPhone for Switzerland, though Meteoblue covers the whole world.
They did seem more accurate hour to hour than Accuweather (which is run by a crook) or Weather Underground.
I used the Meteoblue and MeteoSwiss apps. on my iPhone for Switzerland, though Meteoblue covers the whole world.
They did seem more accurate hour to hour than Accuweather (which is run by a crook) or Weather Underground.
