Alpine Fire Stations
Inspired by a particular fire station in Vipiteno, this is a more general celebration of people’s delight in their local fire stations.
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Category: Driving
Day 19 From Sankt Pauls to Innsbruck over the Pens pass
In which Sid and Doris take the road less traveled and see Alpine wildlife.
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Mask Etiquette
As we travel through France, Italy, Austria, and now Germany, can we detect any patterns?
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Day 18 Up and Up to Lawinenspitz (1676m)
In which Sid and Doris take Hermann and ride the funicular to make easy height, and then scale a mighty peak.
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Playing with Real Water
We spotted this stream by the side of a children’s playground above St Martin’s in Eppan.
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Day 17 Walking via Gleif Church to the Ice Holes
In which Sid and Doris walk in the hills and learn about ice holes.
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Day 16 Appiano Sulla Strada Del Vino (says who?)
In which Sid and Doris walk in the hills and find a brass band to finish the day.
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Alpenverein Südtirol
Today’s award for #kindnessandingenuity goes to Alpenverein Südtirol, (www.alpenverein.it) who seem to be responsible for the beautifully-engineered footpaths round here.
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Day 15 Ravenna to Sankt Paul’s in Sud Tirol
In which Sid and Doris get a soaking going up into the mountains.
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Mosaics in Ravenna
Or: how to try and describe something visually overwhelming in 500 words or fewer.
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