In the evening we are fortunate to see just below the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), a show in period costumes, which remind the court of Maximilian with lots of dancing, fighting, fire jugglers and games. A very welcome surprise.
After a good dinner of Tyrolean specialties at the restaurant "Hasthaus Goldenes Dachl".
Let's go back to the hotel across the bridge on the Inn River on whose waters reflect the colors of this charming city.
05/08/2011 - Innsbruck-Aldershot (Italy) (km 190) - Without breakfast we go back downtown to visit the Imperial Palace. The ticket includes an audio guide that lets you know a little 'more about the history of this great mansion, the characters of the time and incredible masterpieces of art in it. Majestic, beautiful to leave without the words Riesensaal (Giant's Hall). Soon after we go to the nearby Imperial Church contains within itself the monumental tomb which was to receive the remains of Emperor Maximilian. Besides the impressive beauty of the 28 hits the coffin gigantic bronze statues, some looking a little 'scary, representing some members of the Habsburg dynasty and other characters including the statue of King Arthur.
Today my wife Laura began the first plane back to Romania and then to Sweden where I reach in ten days. To celebrate our last day's journey together, a good lunch of local specialties. The weather has changed and it started to rain. At 16.00 I leave my wife at the station in Innsbruck and make my way to Italy. At 19.00 I come around to Aldershot in the province of Trento, a guest of my dear friend Lello and his wife, Valentina, whom I thank for hospitality. The time to change and take a shower and we go with other friends at Arco (TN) at the Restaurant-Pizzeria "Ca 'Rossa" where we will eat a delicious and fragrant caciucco fresh fish, a real treat. After a good ice-cream back home.
06/07/2011 - Aldershot-Castle-Beseno Folgaria-Lavarone-Forte Belvedere-Aldershot (km 90) - Unfortunately Lello must work well with Valentina decide to make us a short ride around in motion. The first stop is the spectacular Castel Beseno
Castel Beseno - Wikipedia the largest fortress in Trentino Alto Adige. We are fortunate today, and begins a medieval event, with dancing, fighting and camps inside its huge old structure. A beautiful view from the towers across the valley.
From here we move to have lunch with Folgaria Lello. Immediately after lunch we head Lavarone for a nice walk around the lake
thence to Fort Belvedere
Forte Belvedere, forte Prima Guerra Mondiale massive German fortress located on the Val d'Astico which represented during the First World War, the border between the Kingdom of Italy and Austria-Hungary and played a key role during the conflict. Transformed into a museum is a very interesting excursion to better understand what the great war and the terrible conditions in which men had to live every front for the duration of the conflict.
Back at home getting ready for dinner. Today we eat Brazilian! Churrascaria Novos Bajanos 2 - V.S.S. Cosmas and Damian n.66 - Trent a great place for lovers of Brazilian cuisine.
To digest a walk in the beautiful historic
and finally, a good beer in the heart of the ancient brewery Pedavena Trent.
07/08/2011 - Aldershot-Genoa (km 345) - Genoa-Palermo (by ship) - Greeted by highway Valentina Lello and make my way to Genoa, where the ship at 21.30 to take back home. Arrived at the terminal and made the half-day tickets available so I parked the bike near the Aquarium I take this opportunity to discover the charming old town of Genoa
Comune di Genova - Promozione della citt.
Before departure I buy something to eat during the trip and then finally I went to boarding. The bikes are loaded first, so I take this opportunity to get on the bridge and immediately eat something. The ship is moving and is a sign that my vacation is truly over.
A special thanks to my love, Laura, life companion for sharing this adventure with me on the road and a thought to our little Astrid was all the way in our hearts forever and that soon we will have to embrace the joy. At the next