Italy to Innsbruck, Austria Day 23

Up and over the Alps today! Carol slept well and off we headed for Innsbruck after breakfast. Had a wonderful morning and early afternoon enjoying the best of nature. We had some sun and every turn we made brought new amazing vistas. It was a spectacular drive, and so nice to have someone to share it with. I have driven over the Alps one time previously, and that was along time ago. Quite the driving experience from Italy, through Switzerland and into Austria. Our first stop was a beautiful waterfall right by the roadside. We walked around the small park and enjoyed taking pictures from different spots.

Then the long, slow, zig-zag drive up to a pass at about 6,000 ft. Amazing views round every corner. Then a long more gentle downhill for many miles. On the downhill side was St. Moritz of skiing fame. (cloudier there - the pic with the lodge at the end of then lake). We started looking for a lunch place around 1P. Checked out a few small villages and could not find an open grocery store for a picnic lunch. Finally went into another hillside village and way down at the bottom found a little restaurant where people were eating outside. Turned out to a a delightful vegetarian restaurant with excellent food! (See my quiche pic). The owner our server both spoke very good English anf were delightful. The gal who waited on us, was A Mexican Pilates instructor living in Switzerland. Her mom lives in Seattle! Finally looked up why so many things are closed and May 18th is Ascension Thursday and a holiday throughout Europe. Who knew.

Onwards towards Innsbruck and arrived at our new Airbnb around 5P. A great place just a couple miles out of downtown. Brand new, lovely decor and very comfortable. We are very happy with this choice. Off to try to get to Tourist information before 6 - found it - closed. 😫. Walked around the pretty quiet town for awhile and with groceries stores closed, found a really nice pizza place for dinner. Back “home” for unpacking, wine, planning for tomorrow and relaxation. A fun day!Read more