19 Sept 2007 - Italy Day 4

Sept 7, 2007. After a wonderful nights sleep in our warm accomodations, we decided to go hiking on the opposite of the valley we were staying in. Driving over we spotted farmers cutting and stacking the hay to dry. They use these wooden rakes like devices to wrap their harvest and then let it dry out. We had seen these wooden devices on the side of barns earlier but did not know how they were used until today. Click here to see more photos of our hike.

We found a wonderful hike that started at about 1600m and ended at a Rifugio at 2236m. It was a very steep hike and covered about 14km round trip. We were amazed at the number of people hiking the trail that day and also the number of older people. When we arrived at the Rifugio there were people eating and drinking. All food and supplies are delivered to these Rigugios by helicopters.

Along the trail we encountered signs about a 17.5im mountain race that was planned for the weekend. It was hard enough just hiking it.

It was a Once again it was nice to start a hike and be able to have fantastic views the entire hike.

On the way out, we drove through a little village or town called Moos. It would have to win the "Best Flower" award for Italian cities. We were there during the peak of the flowers on buildings.