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| Mountain lake...beautiful. |
It’s been a great relaxing day,
nice to not be driving anywhere. This morning it was only a short walk to buy
our tickets for the funicular to the top of the mountain. A wonderful
experience especially as it reached the first pylon on a ridge before dipping
over the top to the next. Got the heart rate going seeing the cliff in front of
us, but no stress. Only four of us on the trip up so able to have a good look
around. It’s like a different world at the top, there are hikers who have
walked up the hill that we have zipped up and others that are on their way down
from higher peaks. Also quite a number of people who like us took the easy
option.
Our neighbouring campers had told
us about a hike to a lake that was not too strenuous, seemed a good plan and
off we went. Absolutely loved the wonderful views, ice still in valleys and
rocky hills towering over us. It was a good 30 minute hike for us to the lake
and what a view. Such a contrast to the cities we have visited in Italy.
Sat on some rocks and enjoyed
soaking in the views before heading back to the ristorante near the chairlift
for a bit of lunch and a cold one! A really different world and loving soaking
it up. Surprised how warm it is at this altitude, which I think is about 2000
metres.
Back down to camp and this time
the gondola was full with large numbers of children, must be a school outing. The
parking lots beneath us are full of buses, learning that the quiet ends once
these arrive and when they leave late afternoon it returns to peace. Time for a
few hours with our feet up and a relax. Not far from here are the Botanical
Gardens of Oropa, sponsored by the World Wildlife of Italy which I wanted to
visit. Left Ian with his feet up and I had a wonderful time meandering through
the most beautiful area which showcases the plants of this Biellese Mountain
area. The pathways meandered through rock gardens, wetlands, meadows and the
woods. Walked down to the Basilica which is in the middle of a huge renovation
project, can imagine what it must be like without scaffolding as it sits in
this beautiful valley in the mountains. Spent the evening sitting outside in
the cool air.
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| Lots of tiny wild azaleas in amongst the rocks. |
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| Great view of Oropa from the top. |
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| Spot the guys on the dome..they can have it! |
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| A little play with the camera! |
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| Love to come back in a few years to check this out! |
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| Tonight's dinner...local sausage. |
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