Today is the day we picked up our rental car- a Lancia Ypsilon - 2 door. We managed much of the negotiation in Italian. Then we headed out for the South Tyrol. We were autostrade most of the time- combo freeway and toll road.
Soon we were in the Dolomites - big limestone mountains. This part of the Alps - eastern - is known for rock climbing. The western slopes of the Alps are for ice climbing. John has wanted to be in the Dolomites for some time and we are enjoying seeing the incredible towering rock formations. We will be doing some hiking.
There are big trees, lots of larches. Iron was found here back on the 1400's and silver, too. The area was known for making iron keys fir the Veneto- the area ruled by Venice.
The driving is a bit nerve wracking. We are on serpentine, narrow roads, and people seem to be driving too fast for conditions. But the weather is sunny and the pavement dry.
Soon we are in the village of Cibiana with paintings on the houses. This was the result of an art project 30 years ago. Artists from different countries participated and there is There is a definite Heidi and Alpine look to the houses and landscape. People speak Italian predominantly, but also German and English. The food is also Italian, but as we head West this could change.
We end up in Forno di Zoldo, a delightful village, and find a delightful hotel, Albergo Posta.
Below:
John in the rental car. He said this should be titled, "The Last Time He Smiled."
The rental car.
Cibiana.
One of the paintings on a village house.
Albergo Posta in Forno di Zoldo in the Dolomites.
Barbara and Maia. Maia and her husband Italo own the hotel.
John in the breakfast room.
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