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- Jul 23, 2023, 8:00pm
- 🌩️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 3,340 ft
- ItalyTrentino-Alto AdigeCastelrottoTelfen-Lanzin46°33’43” N 11°33’14” E
In the dark of the night
July 23, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌩️ 70 °F
They arrived in the middle of the night…330am to be precise. They settled into their room quickly and I did not see or hear from them until 930 am, they were up just in time to have the continental breakfast that the Hotel Garni Melissa serves every morning.
Steph, Peter and Boxer walked to the town of Seis Alm Schlern (Suisi) to catch the gondola to the top of the Seiser Alm where the plan was to hike south to Rifigio Molignon.
Two and half hours later they were enjoying lunch near the base of Sasso Plato (Platkkofel,) a 9700’ peak.
After lunch Steph and Peter ditched Boxer to head for the pass between Plattkofel and Langkofel. Boxer headed north by northwest for the Steger trail, named for a couple of alpine skiing and mountain climbing legends. What a treat, spectacular views and a cute hut with a spring to fill his water.
That is where the enjoyment ended as I planned to walk back to the hotel. Many miles, steep descents and poor tread later I arrived in Kastelruth (Castelrotto). More than 20 miles hiked.
I was only thinking about the ‘even dozen’, a hot shower, a cold beer and 10 hours of sleep.
P.S. the three of us enjoyed a nice meal at Saalstuben.
P.S. #2 - after lunch Boxer needed visit the water closet, as he was heading into the women’s he was saved by an English speaking fellow from Toronto. We exchanged pleasantries and chatted about our time in Europe, he was very interested in the West Highland Way. A few hours later we ran into each other near the gondola and he introduced me to his wife. If the story ended there I would not share it…while at dinner I was sharing the experience of being extricated from the women’s water closet when behind us was the hero himself. He was quick to verify Boxer’s account.Read more
Traveler Looks like you surpassed the 19 miles we did on the WHW! How did your feet fare? We got to BRR yesterday with Gkids in tow & food for the week. Enjoy your time with P&S.
Traveler Joe, the feet were fine, but I was very very tired, partly from the stress of finding my way off the high alpine meadow on trails that ended abruptly and not indicated on the resource I was using. Peter and Steph experienced the same issues. I am envious of the time you will share with the 'littles'...