SUNDAY MOTORCYCLE RUMBLES + DISAPPEARING GLACIERS

New area to discover on the other side of the Brenta Dolomites – now at second campsite at Carisolo and, as usual at this time of year, there is only us in a tent.  Not many Campervans here either, all seem to be up nearer the sprawling ski resort of Madonna di Campiglio, whereas this is a lovely little village at the start of a popular scenic valley, Val di Genova.  Walked a mile or so up the valley on the first day – in the summer you have to park at the beginning and get a bus, but by Monday we were able to drive all the way and for free.  Kentmere Valley take note!!



Walked up a different route later and found that motorcyclists the world over gather together on Sundays wherever there is a bridge, river and snack bar.  For those in the Lakes think, Kirkby Lonsdale – without the major waterfall – but with more stylish riders and female companions!

Then on Monday we drove all the way up the valley for 10km or more (for free after the season finished) – one of the best valley drives with steep, steep sides, zig zagging road in forests, punctuated by rivers, waterfalls and country restaurants

At the end, where only buses usually go, we parked up and were surrounded by massive granite peaks – and evidence of disappearing glaciers – 1890, 2003, 2012 – nothing left.

But at least the mountains will be here for a while and people are looking after them and building bridges – despite my previous post and sample of decaying

 bridges!