At my wife´s work once a year they organize a long-weekend hiking trip somewhere where its possible to get in 'couple' of hours (first year we moved over to UK they came over and we hiked in Peak District). Well, Why do I mention this? I get to tag along :))
This time it was 15 of us in the group ready to hike for 4 days the awesome Dolomites.
It was the second week in September and it still pretty warm considering that most of our time was spent between 2000 - 3200 m. The nights were cold with temperature just below zero, and at higher grounds even some snow. It didn't actually effect us as we were staying at the cabins.
Day One started with an 6 o'clock flight from Stockholm to Innsbruck. Finally in St.Ulrich a cable lift took us up to the mountain range and what a breathtaking views were waiting for us up there.
Unknowingly we had a 6-7 hour of hiking in front of us and at this altitude everything get a bit tougher, although the weather and the amazing scenery kept the spirits up (might have been the sweets and the energy bars too :) ).
Once we arrived, starving and a bit chilled, the amazing Italian dinner was served with a side of crisp beer. It didn't take many minutes before most of us crawled to the bed in order to rest the sore legs and recharge for the days to come.
The following days the hike just got tougher with steep climbs and sections of Via Ferrata, and on top of that the even higher altitudes. Even if this could easily broken anybodies spirit, the company and the weather kept us going with amazing attitudes and lots of encouragement to each-other.
The food and drinks, a mix of Italian, German and Austrian, just added to the energy needed for the rigours awaiting :))
What an amazing Adventure!
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October 25, 2015
April 28, 2015
Weekend in Rome
Three weekends ago, me, my wife and two of our good friends were off to Rome for a long weekend. It was an amazing feeling to step out from the plane into a spring warm Italy. Just to be able to walk around in a t-shirt makes a lot for a very tired northerner :)
Although a bit funny thing was that many Italians thought it was still cold as themselves they were still wearing thick coats and hats.
The days were spent visiting all these Amazing must-see tourist destinations such as the Colosseum, the Vatican, St. Peter's Church, Appia Antica, etc. Occasional break for eating and drinking :) To be fair, we were constantly full after trying out all these restaurants, drinks and ice cream bars.
I am very much recommending a visit to Rome. Its a fantastic city with loads of history and amazing views.
Hope the pictures are being fair.
Although a bit funny thing was that many Italians thought it was still cold as themselves they were still wearing thick coats and hats.
The days were spent visiting all these Amazing must-see tourist destinations such as the Colosseum, the Vatican, St. Peter's Church, Appia Antica, etc. Occasional break for eating and drinking :) To be fair, we were constantly full after trying out all these restaurants, drinks and ice cream bars.
I am very much recommending a visit to Rome. Its a fantastic city with loads of history and amazing views.
Hope the pictures are being fair.
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| Appia Antica; Old roman way |
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| Just a view from the hotel room |
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| Colosseum |
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| Colosseum |
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| Fiat ;) |
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| Jewish quarter |
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| excavations in the town center |
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| Pantheon |
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| Pasta |
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| Spanish steps |
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| Colosseum |
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| Oldest mosaic in the world |
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| very old rugs on the walls |
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| very old maps on the walls |
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| One of the amazingly painted rooms in the vatikan (Sistine chapel |
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| Sistine Chapel |
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| St Peter`s church |
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| St Peter`s church |
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| Vatikan guards |
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