Bolzano was beautiful & the square in the centre is stunning. It's a much larger city than I expected. Sat having a glass of wine looking at the the view (see picture) what's not to like ❤️
The Pizza I chose was of course the waiter's favourite. Tbh it is was pretty good and the gelato superb 😋😋
This morning dawned with a lovely blue sky & light winds, a favourite sort of day. We are off to Torbole a mere 70 miles (112 km) and 3300 feet (1000 m) of ascent, 8 climbs in Garmins' world, 7 of them "easy" 🚴😎👍
So a great day today & I understand Etna has erupted, just as we arrived in Italy 🇮🇹 😱
Today started on the bike paths around Bolzano & then unsurprisingly a hill, always gets the heart rate up & the muscles functioning. The rest of the day we spent mainly on fabulous bike paths, that meandered through the Vineyards, fruit orchards & olive groves, simply stunning. We smelt, Jasmine & Honeysuckle as we cycled along.
The bike paths are used by everyone, the route is generally well signposted & I cannot compliment the Italians enough on what would seem to be have been a huge investment. If you are planning a trip to this part of Italy, check it out. The bike path is behind me in this picture.
Torbole is on the Northern shores of Lake Garda, unsurprisingly it has a beach, which is made up of small white stones. Once upon a time Torbole was a small fishing village, it is now reportedly one of the liveliest and most popular towns on Lake Garda. It is very popular with sports enthusiasts Along with the local sailors, there are windsurfer's and wing-foilers, I have to say, I have no idea what that is🤷🏻♀️ , if anyone wants to enlighten me with a comment, please feel free 😁. Organic Olive oil tasting is apparently a thing here, so I wouldn't mind doing that😋.
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Nice read Wendy - currently sitting in Starbucks in grey meh Leicester - prefer your views. Enjoy!
Thank you Richard, Starbucks Leicester bit the best or the worst place to be. The bike lanes here are something else
Looks fab Wendy, I went to lake como many moons ago...
Thanks Lou, I believe Como is lovely 🥰
Sounds like you had a great day today. The scenery is
Amazing thanks for the photos.
Thank you Doreen, it was a cracking day. The scenery is simply superb, its difficult to describe xx
I'm loving reading your blogs.
Beautiful scenery for your bike ride. Your looking really relaxed given how far you've ridden.
Keep safe x
Thank Clare, the scenery is stunning xx
A nice ride today and the weather played ball I have never herd of most of these places
Thank you xx
Wind surf with a hydro foil = Wing foiling I do believe 😊.
Jealous of the gelato 🍧
Thanks Kaz 😊 Gelato is so good
Well done Wendy ,its looks an amazing adventure and great photos,
Thanks Nigel, it’s a great trip 😁
Hi Wendy , all sounds amazing. I would love to know what you thought of the olive oil tasting . Have fun and stay safe x
Sorry Donna, we didn’t get to do the Olive Oil tasting, will have to come back & give it a try 😊👍
I staggered out of my 1 hour spin session on Tuesday but that pales into insignificance at the mileage and elevation you are achieving. Thank you for the beautiful scenic pictures and delightful written commentary. XX
Thank you for the comment Brian, I’m
Not sure any of Richard’s spin classes are easy, I probs. came of lightest. We shld catch up soon xx
Looks wonderful Wendy & I’m v interested in the bike paths - great.
Having said all that, it’s The perfect cycling day here - we had a delightful ride around the country lanes - one of my favouritest things to do
Enjoy your trip Amazing lady!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you. The Bike paths are superb. They are clearly marked & easy to follow. Glad you have managed to get out xx