Today we traveled to Bozen Italy to see the IceMan mummy, then we headed back north through Austria to Mittenwald, a small Alpine town in Bavaria. It was nice to have a day off hiking, I think we all needed it.
To Bozen, then Bavaria
We had to be out of town by 10 am, as the roads were closing for a big bike race.
The group (minus Fred) in front of the Hotel Laurin
The cyclists were arriving in droves!
An hour later we were in the town center in Bozen
Streets are empty, as everything is closed on Sunday
Museum of Archaeology where the IceMan mummy is
I can’t get lost if I have a map of the town
Cobblestone streets everywhere
 
 
 
 
This church suffered damage in WWII, was rebuilt
you can see where bricks were replaced
Timeline from 350-1976 tells story of building and rebuilding
there are several architectural styles
big tree gives lots of shade
Vineyards in hills
Heading towards Austria, more castles
I wonder who lives there?
Our lunch stop in Austria
Arrival in Mittenwald at Bichlerhof Hotel
Main shopping and dining street in town
 
many buildings are painted
 
The Alpenrose, where some of us stay
My room at the Alpenrose
Very Hansel and Gretyl feeling
Armoire instead of a closet
NICE bathroom
All the antlers are a bit creepy
No elevator here
enjoying the afternoon-before the storm arrives
 
 
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threatening skies
When the bell chimes for 40 minutes straight, you go inside!
His name is Paul, and his friend will cook for us!
A map of town always helps
Area map shows huts
lots of rain means lots of blumen (flowers)
Hey Ma…
Mittenwald’s Maypole
The town is known for its violin making
it became known as the Village of a Thousand Violins
In the late 1600’s over half the men in town were crafting stringed instruments
Prost! Dinner at the Alpenrose. Happy Birthday Vivian!
69 miles from Munich
24 miles from Innsbruck
Bye for now! More hiking tomorrow…
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