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A day on the slopes in Cortina Italy (Day Two)

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Cortina d'Ampezzo March 9th 2009

As we woke up and were getting ready for a day of boarding we looked at the window and were trying to figure out why it was so dark out. Turns out it was snowing, talk about a great start to the day and week! Once we were finally all ready and got some breakfast we headed to the ski pass place to buy our lift tickets and then over to the rental place to get some boards. The ski pass were very unique, they ran off a scanner, very clever indeed. While on the mountain (http://www.dolomitisuperski.com/en-US/ski-holidays-11EN.html) we took a bunch of pictures of the views, of me boarding and of Crystal sitting taking her infamous self portraits. I also managed to get some video footage of her boarding down the sloope. After we spent the ... read more

Rest Day

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Cortina d'Ampezzo June 23rd 2007

In France

RAcyclist

A rest day was a must after yesterday's big climbs. Another issue was trying to find a protien drink which I needed in order replace diminished stores( must happen within 45 mins of a prolonged effort).Today I found the protien which should enhance recovery after the next ride. I drove out today to preview some possible routes and again I was stuck by the fact that there is no easy valley riding between passes----it's all up and down ( mainly up!).Today as I got to some of the higher passes I was aware of the lean oxygen content at altitude. Another thought that occured to me as was weaving around these roads - .this is not a place for anyone who experiences motion sickness in a car.In response to a question about transportation of my ... read more

Giro D'Italia -- For Real!

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Cortina d'Ampezzo June 22nd 2007

Cycling

RAcyclist

Today was the first day of riding the big stuff deep in the Dolomites. Riding here is quite different; to begin the temperature can drop 15C or more at the summit and reading road signs and maps can also be a big challenge,also I expected a rather leisurely valley ride between the major passes --no such thing ----you climb to the "beginning" of the the climb and finally these altitudes seem to have a bit less oxygen available. Today I rode to an altitude higher than I reached using the gondola the day before. I don't want to have all this sound like a complaint, it's just that I continue to be suprised by the enormity of this region. The rides are huge but the scenery is also equally breath-taking. If you want to check ... read more

These are the foothills???????

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Cortina d'Ampezzo June 20th 2007

RAcyclist

Yesterday was the toughest day yet. I took my Humira injection in the morning and I'm sure that it had coursed through my entire body by mid day. My objective was Mt. Grappa which turned out to be a 25 km. ride to an altiitude of 1740 m. ( check the photo). Each time I saw a tower ahead I thought that can't be it ----it's too far and high ---I was right many times and each time I eventually got to the point where I was looking DOWN on those high , distant towers. The the temp. at the base was 30 C and 18 at the summit. Lots of learning as I continue on this adventure. Today I'm off to Cortina and the High Dolomites ----maybe the temp. will be a little more forgiving. ... read more

Northern Italy

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Cortina d'Ampezzo May 11th 2007

Cortina, Northern Italy

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Northern Italy Europe » Italy » Cortina By Kim and ColleenMay 11th 2007 Friday Today we're travelling through the Dolomite Mountains in Italy, stopping at Cortina where the 1957 Winter Olympics were held. Some movies were made here, James Bond and Cliffhanger. Travelled from Italy into Austria through the Brenner pass. We see the start of the Alps. Passing the 2nd highest bridge in Europe 192m high. Spend the night in Innsbruck, Austria, for some reason they speak German here and also in Switzerland. We stayed in a cosy family run hotel which translated means old, dingy and on a main road. It did have triple glazed windows which kept the noise out but there was no air conditioning so it was... read more

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis...more history

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