The ‘Italian Lakes’ are also rightly famous for their glorious mountains and walking trails. We’d noticed a wonderful viewpoint on the map which could almost be reached by a service road. So we headed inland from Menaggio in the hope of reaching Liveja. However, the track proved to be a little too rocky, even for our 4 wheel vehicle, so we parked up at Alpe Erba and walked the rest.
After reaching Liveja, we climbed steeply through the woods and across a little snow to emerge at Alpe Nesdale. We reached our goal, at Sant’Amate, another kilometre further on and sat down for our picnic whilst taking in the magnificent views. We returned the same way and treated ourselves to a well earned drink on the hotel terrace. 🙂
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Gorgeous shots!
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Thanks ! How did your race go ?
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It went very well, thanks for asking!! I wasn’t prepared for the hills so that hurt, a lot (lol), but it was a great event! 😀
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Well done ! It sounds like you had a great time. After all, running is just a good excuse to keep fit, visit nice places and meet wonderful people. 😉
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Thank you so very much!! And yes, you couldn’t be more right!! The running is great for sightseeing!! ;D
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Beautiful pictures!
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Thanks. It seems Italy is a bit like Switzerland – it’s hard to take a bad photograph ! 🙂
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hihi 🙂
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Great shots! 😀
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Thanks Maxine. It was a great comeback from the Foxes. The equaliser was never a penalty, but the earlier one on Huth was, so it worked out alright in the end ! I still think they’ll do it. 🙂
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Oh Mike, my nerves are in tatters!!! We all know the name of that referee now, don’t we? Still, I’m just relieved that the Foxes got their point. I believe they need three wins to secure the title, so the odd draw won’t be too bad, as long as the team can rally without Jamie Vardy, they will be fine. Meanwhile, my Leicester City mug stays at the back of the cupboard!!! 😄
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I can imagine ! Even I was getting nervous for you as I watched it live. Anyway, stay calm, I’m sure Spurs will slip up somewhere – just like Arsenal have done. Once they’ve secured the title I’ll expect to see a picture of this famous and very important mug – unless it’s going to stay there until next season or the season after…? 🙂
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If they do it Mike, there will definitely be some pictures of the team, but the mug is posing such a superstitious dilemma… Agony! I’m longing for a celebratory cup of tea in it but will have to wait a while yet I fear! #keepingEverythingCrossed 😄
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It must be difficult to paint with everything crossed… So I hope they do it soon ! 🙂
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I’ve become quite the contortionist! 😃
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Now that would make a good picture ! 🙂
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