Sunday, September 17, 2023

Sirmione - Arrival

We have arrived to this tiny peninsula by car. It was stressful as the road was overflowing with pedestrians. We managed only 1 scraped panel in a tight right hand turn. The car already has pre-existing damage there and we have full coverage. So it should not be a problem, but we decided not to drive during our stay. 

Tonight, we have reserved a boat tour. Will post on that later. So far we had the excitement of driving in, we walked to the end of the peninsula and looked at the beach there (this is on Lake Garda). Then we found a place to have a late lunch, and continued down to the castle. 

Here is a photo dump 


We are staying on the peninsula in a place
called Villa Paradiso 

This gate opened automatically because our host registered our car. If you look at the archway ahead, we had to drive through it!

It was a tight turn at one point, and the side of
the car got scraped up. We walked back to the scene.

Our bedroom

The view from our bedroom 

Our sitting room

The exterior 

The exterior 

The beach at the end of the peninsula 

Our lunch, bruschetta and melon with prosciutto 

And gnocchi 

Dessert 

Walking the town


Everyone wanted a picture here 

So we did one too 

Lots of activity 


The castle 

Our selfie 

Lovely walkways 

This is where to buy all white outfits 

Another beach 


Saturday, September 16, 2023

Dolomiti: Funicorlare Resciesa

Today, after hiking in Alpe di Siusi, we took the funicular up out of Ortisei to an altitude of roughly 2000m. As a reference, Ortisei is at 1236m. Once at the top, we had lunch. 

I had Spinach Gnocchi with Speck!

Where we ate

The view


Then we continued to do a short hike to Utia de Resciesa Raschotzhutte. 










Then back down the funicular. On the way down, we had 2nd row seats and it was super fun watching the descent.







Dolomiti: Alpe di Siusi - Selser Alm

Today we took the cable car to Alpe di Siusi - Selser Alm. Arriving to Mont Seuc at 2005m. Here we decided on a fairly easy loop taking trails 6A - 6 - 6B. 

Heading out 

Tim & Beth walking to meet us 


The cable car entrance 

Our ride

The view of the ascent 

Start of hike

Starting out on 6A to Malga Contrin hut … X marks the spot. 

Starting out

X marks the spot

Calf with goats

Here is where we saw 3 goats being chased by 1 calf! It was a sight to be seen, and I only videoed it. Check my Instagram.  We also found Jesus (note: we find Jesus often on the trails). 


Selfie with Jesus


Photo opp

Continuing on the 6, we found an instagram photo opp and a large bench that was hard to get up on, but we did! 

Instagram photo opp



A hut with a view 

Now on the 6B we headed toward SANON HÜTTE BAITA SANON where we had a beverage and chips and sat out in lounge chairs watching the sky and the clouds cover and uncover Sassolungo. 


My new favorite place 


Then we climbed a tiny bit and returned to the lift by chair lift! 


Hiking single file



Our ride

Our ride back up

Chair lift

On the lift with Tim & Beth on
the one behind us