We decided last night that if it was a fine day today, we would go for a bike ride along the valley, but would move on if the weather wasn't so good. Although a bit dull first thing, the sun soon came out, and so did the bikes. From the west end of the lake (where we are at Pieve) there's a sign-posted cycle track away from the road, but following rivers (some completely dry) through the valley. We went past Pieve, Bezzecca, Tiarno di Sotto and Tiarno di Sopra, stopping to eat our picnic beside an ancient little church at St. Lucia (unfortunately locked). Soon after Tiamo di Sopra is a small nature reserve at Lago d'Ampola - so we left the bikes by the (closed!) visitor centre and wandered along a path to find a grassy patch to drink our flask of tea and bask in the sunshine. A very tranquil spot. Coming back, we went into Bezzecca for another wander. We were fascinated by the 'Fresh Milk Machine' - full instructions on how to first select your bottle (glass or plastic) and pay for it, then how to open a small door, place your bottle, pay for the quantity you select and out comes the milk! We didn't actually give it a go and anyway, the little chalet didn't look big enough for a cow!
Our wander included following a trail through the village with information boards telling the history of Garibaldi and the unification of Italy in the mid-1860s. It then led you uphill to tunnels and trenches in the rocks from WW1. We walked through some of tunnels - like a maze - and those at different levels are now joined by a spiral staircase for visitors.
Back home we enjoyed the sunshine and our lovely view on our last evening here.
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| Resting by church of St. Lucia |
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| Cycle track through the valley (Health Walk going other way??) |
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| Lago d'Ampola |
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| The milk machine hut |
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| In the WW1 tunnels |
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| View of Lago di Ledro from our pitch |
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