Hey Guys! Since the last post we finished up our stay in Northern Italy and now we're in Austria. The Dolomites were fantastic. We had a couple more days of climbing in Cinque Torri and we found this other area on the map as well. The rock is much steeper, but has lots of big holds, so we were able to climb even in the rain. Our last day there we went to Mt. Lagazuoi. It played a role in WWI and has now been turned into an open air museum. The Austrians had dug themselves into the mountain to hold the surrounding valleys etc. The Italians were able to sneak in below them and essentially blow away half the mountain to take it. The place was full of impressive tunnels and rooms dug right out of the mountain. It was very interesting exploring. While having lunch after David left our tent at Passo Falzerego and we slept in the car that night. We were able to pick up the tent (someone turned it into the cafe there) in the morning and brought the rental car back and got on a train to Innsbruck. There was a fellow on the train from Nigeria who got turned around by the ploice on his way to Germany because he didn't have a Visa, even though he had a German wife.
Innsbruck has turned out to be a lot more than we thought. We expected to stop by for some hiking and outdoor experiences, but there is a ton of history here as well. Yesterday we saw the Golden Roof built by Maximilian I, and learned all about him at the museum. Afterwards we wandered through the Imperial Gardens and played chess on one of those enormous chess boards that you have to walk around. We went to the lake after because it was soooooo hot. We stopped for a delicious Thai dinner and then intended to watch the football game at another Fan Zone. Little did we know mother nature had a different plan. The sky opened up during dinner, and even getting back to the campsite was trecherous. There was ginormous rain drops, hail, lightning etc. It cleared up so we thought to walk 1km rather than wait 20min for the second bus, but it didn't stay clear for long... we got drenched. Luckily we have a good tent and our stuff stayed dry.
Today we're off to Swarovski's Crystal World and some other sites.
I also wanted to say thanks to everyone who has been replying to the posts. I love hearing back from you guys even if I don't have time to respond to them. Thanks for taking care of my dad on Father's day Fallon and let me know as soon as you have any news on Lacey's baby (wish her the best from us). Also congrats on on the wedding stuff.
I should head out now.
Avedazein
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Hi Jenn, really great blogs. I heard from Ashley and Chris and they are having a blast as well. Not a lot new in Colorado. Hiking up Harvard Peek in a few weeks (14,000 + footer). Otherwise lots of biking. Take Care and we'll be watching for posts! John and Vicki
Good move on the tent Dave.
Have a Happy Canada Day.
Miss U guys.
Love Ya
PaPa
Woman! Didn't realise we could write back or I would have done it before now : ) Lacey's kidlet is holding on for dear uterus and she's scheduled to be induced this Wed at 7am. The kid is face up (suppose to be down) so there isn't enough pressure at the moment to thin and open the cervix.
We are all still waiting...
Your entries however are great and I have been having a lot of fun reading them. They don't drag on like a lot of people's travel stuff so keeper' comin'.
Love you! Kori
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