Sud Tyrol Roll Day 6 (14)

 Day 6: Riding to Lake Garda

We have been incredibly lucky with the weather. Blue skies and warm

Warm enough taht Molly actually removed her jacket.  We had no idea that she had such lovely arms!

We actually had our first climb of the tour, the Passo San Giovanni.

We stopped for lunch at a cyclist friendly restaurant where we got our first glimpse of Lake Garda.

Lake Garda — Lago di Garda — is Italy’s largest lake, sitting where Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino meet. It was carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age, and it’s long and narrow: about 51 km / 32 miles long, with mountains pinching the dramatic northern end and softer, sunnier resort towns spreading around the south. It is reminiscent of the Norwegian fjords, but hotter and sunnier.

After a hot 35 mi. ride, the hotel pool was very inviting, even for Jeri.

Our hotel sat on the shore of Lake Garda, and the dramatic scenery was begging photos.

Molly was absent, so I will photoshop her in later.  Check back.

Our guide, Sylvie, gave us an Italian lesson before dinner, and we then ate at one of the restaurants at the hotel that specialized in Pizza.  It was the best we've had on the trip.

Tomorrow, our last cycling day with some real hills!