I find the history of the South Tyrol fascinating. So interesting that it was deeded by treaty to Italy following WWI, though it was full of German speaking Austrians. I was re-reading Helen MacInnes last summer, including her 1945 book "Horizon". It's the story of a WWII British POW who was freed after the Italian surrender in 1943 and was then assigned to work with the local resistance in the South Tyrol. There is lots of climbing around the mountains north of Bolzano which the locals were still calling Bozen). I thought it would be a wonderful place to visit, and now, through this piece, I feel as if I have been there, too. Thanks, Frances.
Reading this reminds me that winter can be so gorgeous and mind settling unlike what we are experiencing after our recent storm. Everyone desperately attempting to dig out of the ice. We have friends who hiked the Dolomites this past Fall. It looks glorious! Thank you for giving us much needed calm and beauty!
Thank you for this entry...we are planning a trip to the Dolomites and these details and suggestions are perfectly timed as we start to daydream about where to go, stay and eat.
Che bella! I had a view of the dreamy Dolomites from my kitchen window when we lived in Aviano. How I miss Italia! Grazie mille for bringing back memories!
I find the history of the South Tyrol fascinating. So interesting that it was deeded by treaty to Italy following WWI, though it was full of German speaking Austrians. I was re-reading Helen MacInnes last summer, including her 1945 book "Horizon". It's the story of a WWII British POW who was freed after the Italian surrender in 1943 and was then assigned to work with the local resistance in the South Tyrol. There is lots of climbing around the mountains north of Bolzano which the locals were still calling Bozen). I thought it would be a wonderful place to visit, and now, through this piece, I feel as if I have been there, too. Thanks, Frances.
Yes, a fascinating region. I am interested in this book. Grazie.
It sounds like a lovely place.
Our winter here in Quebec provides peace and solace, even when we're inside all day because of frigid temperatures.
Reading this reminds me that winter can be so gorgeous and mind settling unlike what we are experiencing after our recent storm. Everyone desperately attempting to dig out of the ice. We have friends who hiked the Dolomites this past Fall. It looks glorious! Thank you for giving us much needed calm and beauty!
So nice…thank you especially for the close ups of such interesting details of your surroundings!
It sounds close to heaven, both physically and metaphorically. Did you have any trouble with the altitude? It looks quite high.
No— went up only around 6,000 feet.
We absolutely loved Vigilius Mountain Resort when we stayed there about 10 years ago. So wonderful to hear it is still as wonderful today!
Thank you for this entry...we are planning a trip to the Dolomites and these details and suggestions are perfectly timed as we start to daydream about where to go, stay and eat.
Magical. Enjoy!
Che bella! I had a view of the dreamy Dolomites from my kitchen window when we lived in Aviano. How I miss Italia! Grazie mille for bringing back memories!