Italian Adventure Val and Louise

30/06/2023

And that’s it folks!
Back in England after the most fantastic road trip ever
Thankyou for sharing our adventures with us x

28/06/2023

An underwhelming stay in Belfort France last night, but knew we had a lovely place to look forward to-
Staying in
L’Abbeye des Premontres
In Pont a Mousson
The Abbey itself is open to the public and has peaceful gardens to wander in.
It is now a cultural centre, hosting exhibitions and concerts etc, but also has a hotel within its walls
Very peaceful

27/06/2023

Very sad to leave Italy today and especially Valsolda which now holds a special place in our hearts
A beautiful hotel in a fabulous setting.
Mario, the maitre d’i looked after us so well.
We set off for France. Sat nav wanted to take us through the Gotthard tunnel, but we decided to go over the top over the Gotthard Pass
Spectacular views - absolutely breathtaking

26/06/2023

So - we were aiming to head to Kandersteg in Switzerland today, but the route was longer and more complicated than we anticipated.
A couple of hours last night researching brought us to this gem
Hotel Stella Italia in Valsolda on Lake Lugano.
Landed lucky again and just been for a lovely swim

25/06/2023

Our final full day in Italy before driving over the border into Switzerland tomorrow
Walked from the campsite (see views)
Then caught the 2 hour ferry to Sirmione picking up at Garda, Bardolino and Lazise (where we stayed en route to Bolzano)

24/06/2023

A relaxing day today. Decided we wanted a swim in Lake Garda
The designated area for the park busy and quite difficult to get in, so walked 10 minutes down the road to Porte Pontese, sussed out where we will be catching the ferry to Sirmione tomorrow and had the most wonderful swim with views to die for
Swimming with ducks compulsory!!

23/06/2023

23/06/2023

What a find on our way to our stay on Lake Garda
Cascate de Riva
Words cannot express the beauty and sheer force of nature of the place plus the flowers were wonderful
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23/06/2023

Our last day with our wonderful hosts Mike and Dina.
We visited the beautiful village of Merano close to the Swiss Alps for a spot of lunch
Then walked round Lac Monticello - so peaceful even with group’s swimming in it - felt very jealous!
On to the pretty little town of Egna before returning exhausted!
Leaving for Lake Garda later