Castelrotto to Vipiteno

We woke to the expected rain-still a bummer when it’s so beautiful around here! We checked out the church in town which was lovely then headed north to see a castle we tried to see 33 years ago on our first trip to Italy. Unfortunately, they only accepted Italian liras back then and we were coming in from Austria and only had francs. Pre-credit cards and definitely pre-Apple Pay being accepted in Europe:) on our way we explored Bressanone a charming riverside town. Stopped at Novacella Abbey and explored and wine tasted. The temperature continues to drop and we are watching the snow level drop…all of the areas we hiked yesterday are covered in snow! We are thinking of pivoting from the mountains again tomorrow to a stay closer to Venice. The Reifenstein Castle is the best preserved Tyrolean complex as it was never conquered. Knights slept in boxes that resembled coffins…creepy! Off to Vipetino for a walk through town, snack and a gelato even though it’s 44 degrees! Rainy drive home to relax at the hotel then headed to dinner at the same place we went last night! So good:) Feeling like slugs today as we’ve only walked 8 miles. So strange! Ended the night in the bar at our hotel. Craziest thing…it’s self serve, honor. You pour what you want and record it! Filled every night with tons of people. Not sure if they are all hotel guests?! Had a grappa that was very nice!Read more