13 September '05, Tuesday.
Yesterday was a kick, and our time here in Malcesine is well spent. Even this morning, after grabbing a bite to eat, we ventured back to see if and when Louise could get a haircut. While she was getting a haircut, I was to get some internet work done. I found that both internet locations were closed, so I just ventured around town until Louise had all her hair cut off. Seeing as how it was a bright and sunny day (which we hadn't seen much of lately...), we decided to jump on one of the ferries. The ferry system here is great. Round trip, which covers 6 stops (3 each trip), gives you about 3 hours of a boat ride, and introduces you to 3 other towns along the way. I think I mentioned that Lake Gorda is about 60 miles long. We are just about 2/3rds the way from the top of the lake, so what we saw today was the last 1/3. The Italian Alps line the sides and extend well beyond the end to make this lake very special. The towns and villages that line the lake, all sit right at the edge and the slope of the mountains. We didn't get off the ferry at all the stops, but we did step on ground when we got to Riba del Garda. Riba is right at the very end and is almost swallowed up by the Alps. The architecture is all Italian (like all the villages along the lake), and with the warm colors of the lake and the buildings...something special. We arrived in Riba just in time to hear the bells of the clock tower that was built in 1200. Not only was it built in 1200, it was striking 12 noon...lunch time if you ask me... It must have been the breeze and fresh air off of the lake that made us both hungry. We checked out 6 to 8 sidewalk cafes before deciding on one that we could enjoy ITALIAN PASTA with clams and in my case clams and mussels. Riba is about 3 times larger than Malcesine, but along the water front, it still has the charm of the 1200-1600 period. Of course I just had to see what I could find for internet access, so off to find the TI. I was able to find the best internet access I have ever found, and there was only one computer and it was in a stationary/comuter store...good equipment and FAST !!! I was not only able to up-load my journal, but a lot of my pictures that we had just taken in France...what a joy. Walking the pedestrian streets and alley ways and then the boardwalk just as the sun was going down behind the mountains was quite a treat. Now for the boat ride back..."This is quite a life"...
Yesterday was a kick, and our time here in Malcesine is well spent. Even this morning, after grabbing a bite to eat, we ventured back to see if and when Louise could get a haircut. While she was getting a haircut, I was to get some internet work done. I found that both internet locations were closed, so I just ventured around town until Louise had all her hair cut off. Seeing as how it was a bright and sunny day (which we hadn't seen much of lately...), we decided to jump on one of the ferries. The ferry system here is great. Round trip, which covers 6 stops (3 each trip), gives you about 3 hours of a boat ride, and introduces you to 3 other towns along the way. I think I mentioned that Lake Gorda is about 60 miles long. We are just about 2/3rds the way from the top of the lake, so what we saw today was the last 1/3. The Italian Alps line the sides and extend well beyond the end to make this lake very special. The towns and villages that line the lake, all sit right at the edge and the slope of the mountains. We didn't get off the ferry at all the stops, but we did step on ground when we got to Riba del Garda. Riba is right at the very end and is almost swallowed up by the Alps. The architecture is all Italian (like all the villages along the lake), and with the warm colors of the lake and the buildings...something special. We arrived in Riba just in time to hear the bells of the clock tower that was built in 1200. Not only was it built in 1200, it was striking 12 noon...lunch time if you ask me... It must have been the breeze and fresh air off of the lake that made us both hungry. We checked out 6 to 8 sidewalk cafes before deciding on one that we could enjoy ITALIAN PASTA with clams and in my case clams and mussels. Riba is about 3 times larger than Malcesine, but along the water front, it still has the charm of the 1200-1600 period. Of course I just had to see what I could find for internet access, so off to find the TI. I was able to find the best internet access I have ever found, and there was only one computer and it was in a stationary/comuter store...good equipment and FAST !!! I was not only able to up-load my journal, but a lot of my pictures that we had just taken in France...what a joy. Walking the pedestrian streets and alley ways and then the boardwalk just as the sun was going down behind the mountains was quite a treat. Now for the boat ride back..."This is quite a life"...