Geo: 42.1296, 12.1735We have been blessed with wall-to-wall sunshine in recent days, sometimes a bit too hot for comfort, so we have adjusted our routine accordingly.Yesterday (Saturday) we drove to Manziana since online resources claimed it is picturesque, with the Main Street lined with boutique shops. In reality, compared to locations we have visited recently both claims were wide of the mark. On a positive note, David got a hair cut and on the outskirts there is a small retail park with a Carrefour supermarket. After our last shopping experience, this was just what we needed so took full advantage and came back with supplies to fill the fridge and the food cupboards.We have taken to eating our evening meal quite late once the sun has gone down and the temperature lowers. Last night it was ... read more

Geo: 42.1299, 12.1734(We have not used the Internet for a few days, so now time for a catch up.)Friday - we knew that it would be a long day's travelling, but as we left Punta Sabbioni in the morning after a night of on and off thunderstorms, it was not one of our more memorable days.Once on the motorway, we passed Venice, Padova, Ferrara, Florence, travelling through mixed weather, starting with chilly drizzle, then to sunny and warm, but as we left the motorway to travel eastwards towards Perugia, the heavens opened and the condition of the road surface deteriorated also. So after more than seven hours on the road, we arrived at Camping International Assisi just before 3.00. First impressions were that the site was not one of our best though the heavy rain did ... read more

Geo: 45.4408, 12.4226Yesterday at Camping Park Sexten was cold throughout though the snow had disappeared from the site by midday, but still visible on higher ground. We did not venture far - just some groceries and top-up of diesel ready for the transfer from San Candido. The awning was packed away in the afternoon so we went for a short walk from the site up the valley, after making a reservation at the Taverna again.We enjoyed another good meal. This time we both chose pasta, but different types. There was even live entertainment with a guitar-playing vocalist by the name of Alessandro. He was quite good and it made a pleasant change, and a fitting end to a pleasant stay. It is a rather quirky site with some unusual features. For instance, one of the toilet ... read more

Geo: 46.7034, 12.3504It would appear the entry I posted on Friday did not appear on line and has disappeared from the app where I draft the entries prior to publishing, so hopefully this extended one will bring you up-to-date on the past week.Our last couple of days at Innsbruck were so hot (30 degrees plus) and humid that we just pottered about, reading, puzzling, doing chores, passing the time of day with fellow travellers, as you do.Come Thursday, we left for the comparatively short transfer to our next site. Taking the motorway south via the Brenner Pass, we entered Italy after a drive through stunning scenery featuring alpine meadows littered with chalets. On exiting we headed east, turned right at San Candido (also known as Innichen - many places round here have two names which I ... read more

Geo: 47.2364, 11.3373The forecast, once the early morning cloud had been burned off, was for sunshine. So after morning coffee we set off by car for Igls where we intended to take the cable car ride to Patscherkofel - a peak of 1953m overlooking Innsbruck.The journey to the top took us past assorted winter sports facilities, such as the bob sleigh run, which had been used during the two occasions that the olympics had been held here. Once there we set off on a walk route featured in a local leaflet and the panoramic views were spectacular over the Stubai Valley and pine forests.The approximate mid-point of the 6km trek was the Alpengasthof Boscheben where we took a rest over a piece of apple cake, me with a small beer and David with coffee and an ... read more