Glory to God for a Glorious Day!
I never thought I'd be able to walk up to the cross high atop the mountain that towers over our b and b.
The day started with a sweet sunrise lighting up the lake.
The air was so clear, we decided today would be our Rifugio Venini hike. Once you make the hour long windy drive straight uphill (oxymoron alert.. windy.. straight) you arrive at the Rifugio. At that point, you can either sit overlooking the lakes or you can take the 4 mile hike to the cross at the peak. Ann chose the former, Jon, Peggy and I, the latter.
Due to my hip and knee challenges I never thought this hike would again be possible. Am so glad I was wrong! Yes, I brought my hiking sticks for those mothers reading this blog..
Only 4 miles with just a bit of incline, especially the last 50 yards straight up, this hike always provides a wonderful visual explosion.
Lunch was delicious at the Rifugio, and the drive back down required some cow tipping skills.
Arriving home, Peggy's pointing out our room.
The day started with a sweet sunrise lighting up the lake.
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| Balcony View of Bellagio at Sunrise! |
The air was so clear, we decided today would be our Rifugio Venini hike. Once you make the hour long windy drive straight uphill (oxymoron alert.. windy.. straight) you arrive at the Rifugio. At that point, you can either sit overlooking the lakes or you can take the 4 mile hike to the cross at the peak. Ann chose the former, Jon, Peggy and I, the latter.
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| At this altitude the Alps are in view... snow covered. |
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| Venini is a true Rifugio! |
Due to my hip and knee challenges I never thought this hike would again be possible. Am so glad I was wrong! Yes, I brought my hiking sticks for those mothers reading this blog..
Only 4 miles with just a bit of incline, especially the last 50 yards straight up, this hike always provides a wonderful visual explosion.
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| Worth the final 50 yards... |
Looking Down on Bellagio!
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| Pretty Happy Cows! |
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| Made it Together! |
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| Rejoicing in the Cross! |
Lunch was delicious at the Rifugio, and the drive back down required some cow tipping skills.
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| Tagliere... salami, cheese, bread and wine... |
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| They wanted us to hang around.. so we did, a bit! |
Arriving home, Peggy's pointing out our room.
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| The Balcony never disappoints! |
Yay!!! Glad you were able to make that hike. Such a beautiful day for it!!!
ReplyDeleteKudos to your Gary for making the whole hike; I always enjoy just watching the cows up there!! The balcony NEVER disappoints.
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