Bolzano - from Verona

We took the train to Bolzano today, a town some refer to as the “gateway to the Dolomites.” It really felt like se’d stepped off the train in Germany. It seemed like everyone was speaking German. Turns out there are 2 major languages spoken there and German is more dominant than Italian. Lots of history behind that. We visited the Museum of Archeology and learned about and saw Otzi, the glacier mummy that was discovered by a couple hiking in 1991. He changed history with all of the info his body and the things found with his body provided. At the time he was found, he had been dead 5300 years!! It’s a very interesting story how he was found and the ensuing process to his now safe place.

After Otzi, we really got brave and took the gondola from Bolzano (860’) up and over the mountains (over 3900’)… for a cappuccino! I have to be honest, I could have been talked out of it, but truthfully it was a really beautiful site. The photos don’t make it look as high as it was, but it was up there!!

Tomorrow is our last day in Verona and I’m sure even though we have no plan, we’ll make the most of it.Read more