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October 26th 2013
Published: October 26th 2013
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Cycling around the shore of Lake Garda
Our last day in Italy and Torri del Benaco! It was a lovely sunny and mild day so we decided to grab the bikes again and head off around the lake. The track around the water’s edge ran out after a few km so we took to the road with the mad Italian drivers and serious road cyclists. It was a bit scary so not too many minutes later, we headed back to a lakeside eatery and had a light lunch. Ced had some serious trouble with his bike seat tipping so we cycled back to Ca’ del Lago where we are staying, hung up our bikes and had a cup of tea and some fruit.

After this break we were ready for more sight-seeing (on foot this time). Il Castello Scaligero is the present castle in Torri del Benaco. It was constructed in the 14th Century on the remains of a 10th Century castle of which the West Tower still remains. The castle contained interesting information, artefacts and models that illustrated the history of the town, in particular its fishing history. There were beautiful views at the top of the towers of the hills behind Torri and if a
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At the spot where we had lunch
fog hadn’t descended over the mountains just after lunch, I’m sure they would have looked pretty amazing from up there too. A whole floor of the castle was dedicated to a display of prehistoric rock carvings that have been found in the Lake Garda area and large stones for crushing olives dating back to Roman times were on display. A grove with very tall citrus trees built in the 1700s on the south wall of the castle is one of the few remaining groves in the Garda region. A drink on our balcony as the sun set was a satisfying end to a beautiful day.

This evening daylight saving ends in Europe so we get an extra hour’s sleep before heading north to Munich tomorrow. We’re off to a highly recommended restaurant for our last dinner in Italy…should be fun!


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Is it almost Christmas or is this left over from last year?
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An interesting laneway of paintings in the old town
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Inside the Castle Museum - history of fishing in the area
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Inside the Castle Museum - sled used in the past for collecting olives
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View over the hills from the castle tower
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View of the town & harbour from the castle tower
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Geraniums bloom in Torri even in November


27th October 2013

Wonderful to read these lovely adventures. Lucky you. Hope you enjoy your last meal in Italy and the upcoming stay in Germany. Safe travelling. Michele xx
28th October 2013

Thanks for your kind words Michele...we did and we will! C & C

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