Been here nearly 2 weeks and so chilled out that not much to report – just sun, lake and ferry trips. Bit of strolling, bit of swimming in lake each evening (Graham), lots of lakeside coffees, gelateria visits, village backstreet wandering, reading and compulsory visits to local MacDonalds – for free wifi, of course!
Camping in the olive grove – dry and warm with view over the Lake, waterside bar/restaurant and a few minutes from ferry port. The site is set in the gardens of the old olive mill with the wheel below still turning – Camping Ideal Molino, San Felice near Salo if anyone is checking it out. South West corner of Lake Garda
Taken the ferry to several attractive villages – although obviously overrun with tourists in summer, not too busy now and much quieter this west side than east side that we ferried over to and met up with Brian and Sue (own Yew Tree Cottage next door but one to Raven Hill) for a lovely few hours in Bardolino. We knew they would be there so arranged to meet – caught up with Grange gossip that Butterfingers cafe (a favourite of B&S and ourselves) owners retiring – but continuing with daughter for time being.
Decided to stick here rather than move again to Lake Maggiore – next time perhaps. Weather is so ideal and area suits us perfectly so just stay until Sunday then leave, as campsite closes, and back via 2 nights at Memmingem and on to Rotterdam – arrive back Wednesday 5th.
So probably last blog, unless we have more exciting tales to tell – but think the winter conditions and flooded tent (see below) will remain as the high (and low) points of this particular trip and both on the same day. Time for a new waterproof tent for next year! This one has had it’s day – fantastic tent and design but once the rain/snow starts getting in .......................
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