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Michelle Photography Under the Sky
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BikeAdventure
3rd April to 15th May 2023.
Switzerland, Italy, Albania, Montenegro, Croata, Italy, Switzerland.
Week 1. Chavornay - Pavia 3rd - 9th April 2023
3rd - 6th April Setting out from Switzerland to Italy
3rd April.
As we left home Valentyna wished us luck by throwing a mug of water on the road.
Vevey.
We arrived at Lake Leman near Préverenges and passed by Ouchy and Vevey.
Our first pitch.
Les Horizons Bleus campsite in Villeneuve
Sunset over Lake Leman.
Night lights at Montreux.
4th April.
There was frost on the tent in the morning. Although we had lots of warm clothes and very good sleeping bags, it was a cold night.
Still in the Canton of Vaud, we cycled towards the Alps
Rhone river
We crossed the Rhone river near Vouvry, into the Canton of Valais.
After over 100km.
Mostly along the Rhone river, we arrived in Raron at Camping Santa Monica just as the moon was rising.
5th April. Leaving the campsite in the morning.
There was a lot of traffic passing in front of the exit.
5th April.
Video. On the way to Brig to take the train through the Simplon tunnel.
Heading towards Brig.
It wasn't hot but it was sunny. Just right for cycling.
We took the train.
From Brig in Switzerland to Domodosola in Italy. It's about 30 minutes through the Simplon tunnel.
By taking the Simplon tunnel
we avoided cycling over the Alps.
River Toce south of Domodosola.
Getting used to the route. At one stage our route became a single in the long grass and we had to turn back and find another way.
Camping Lago delle Fate,
Lago di Mergozzo.
Although the weather was sunny, it was quite cool especially in the evening taking a shower at outdoor shower cabins!
Full moon at Lago di Mergozzo.
In the evening we had a delicious meal at a restaurant in the village of Mergozzo.
6th April.
Morning view of Lago di Mergozzo.
Omenga
Midday break at Omenga by Lago d'Orta.
View from Alzo above Lago d'Orta.
The campsite we were aiming for wasn't open, but we finally found one which is on the other side of the lake in this view.
Camping Cusio at Orta San Giulio. We stayed 2 nights.
Nous sommes restées deux nuits. Il y avait des chaises et une table à disposition.
Lovely evening sky.
Jolie ciel le soir.
7th April
7th April Visiting Orta San Giulio.
We walked by the lake and along the cobbled streets of the town and admired the extravagant decoration of the Villa Crespi built in 1879. It is now a hotel and restaurant.
Isola San Giulio lies a short distance from the shore. Legend has it that San Giulio was first to venture there in the 4th centuary by spreading his coat on the water and rowing there with his stick.
On the island, he defeated the dragon and eliminated the monstrous snakes.
We walked by the lake and along the cobbled streets of the town and admired the extravagant decoration of the Villa Crespi built in 1879. It is now a hotel and restaurant.
Isola San Giulio lies a short distance from the shore. Legend has it that San Giulio was first to venture there in the 4th centuary by spreading his coat on the water and rowing there with his stick.
On the island, he defeated the dragon and eliminated the monstrous snakes.
Chiesa del Sacro Monte di Orta
Isola San Giulio
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