A Gad on Garda – ‘The Functional Walk’ along the Sarca River

We leave Campsite Maroadi via the lake entrance and turn left; over the bridge that straddles the slipway and past the watersports centre. We cross a larger bridge over the River Sarca, where it flows into the northern end of Lake Garda. We turn immediately left to join the path along the far side ofContinue reading “A Gad on Garda – ‘The Functional Walk’ along the Sarca River”

The Best Anniversary Present EVER! Lake Garda, Italy.

Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake, but that is not the only reason that it is remarkable. The soaring, limestone peaks of the western Brenta Dolomites rise straight out of its crystal waters, but you will find no fir trees or alpine meadows here.

Escape from Austria – to ‘The Most Beautiful River in the World’, Slovenia

Be brave & have faith – there is almost always something better around the corner! We were upset to have been booted out of the beautiful mountains in Austria but the moment we entered Slovenia, my jaw dropped. It re-clenched again only as we descended the many vertiginous hairpins of the Predel (or Predil) Pass.Continue reading “Escape from Austria – to ‘The Most Beautiful River in the World’, Slovenia”

Camping Temel Altausee – A Musical Campsite Review

Camping Temel Altausee To the tune of Hotel California by ‘The Eagles’ On a dark mountain highway, cold wind in my hair Warm smell of the heaters, rising up through the air. Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering lake The dogs looked happy but the night looked grim We had to stopContinue reading “Camping Temel Altausee – A Musical Campsite Review”