Italy so far...

So Italy, aside from the traffic has been a joy. I spent another night by the sea before heading inland. The aim was to get to Lake Garda in day, but because of the extreme heat, that is, 32 degrees (it's hot to me now! Never used to be!) I had to stop half way. Once off the coast the traffic got better, but the coast road was still very pretty. But the inland road. Wow. 

A lay-by to give me a breath from the concentration!

Inside the Cathedral

Winding, and twisting and turning up into the mountains with the occasional tunnel just to make things interesting. The amount of bikers out there was awesome, but I was constantly pulling over to let them past, cause there is no way I can keep up with those italian drivers! And again, just to make things interesting, there were also rally cars to contend with, who were really noisy, and even faster than the bikes. As I said, because of the heat, I didn't make it all the way to lake Garda, and stopped for the night in a little town called Bobbio. Pretty little place in the mountains, with a fast-flowing river running through it. It was there I had my first Gelato of the holiday and really appreciated it. I also found the town cathedral, which was very pretty inside, and oh so quiet! I didn't go far in cause my boots made too much noise. 

Lake Garda with the Peaks in the background.

Any how I made it to Lake Garda, and it is like it is high season, it is so busy. I have been stuck in a little corner near the restaurant and pool. But it is a place, and they had a nice hot shower. So tomorrow I go on to Verona, and then a campsite near Venice. Really looking forward to it too!