August Empress

Salzburg, Austria

In my previous post we were ready to go and explore Salzburg, luckily the rain held out for the day and we were able to walk around the old castle and nearby streets and sites. We also travelled up Untersburg mountain where the temperature quickly dropped to -5ºC and it was fantastic to see everything covered in snow and all white fog surrounding us. As it’s been almost 20 years since I’ve been in any snow I loved it.

Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg, Austria

After a slightly terrifying drive through the alps in the rain on a small winding road up and down steep mountains, we finally arrived to warm weather in an Italian town called Peschiera del Garda. It’s situated at the bottom of Lake Garda not far from Verona, and the view was beautiful with a backdrop of mountains on the other side of the lake.

Peschiera del Garda, Italy

Peschiera del Garda, Italy

Peschiera del Garda, Italy

After a short visit we drove further south to Levanto, a town just next to Cinque Terre. We spent today exploring all five of the towns that make up this area, it was amazing and we are completely exhausted tonight and having some well earned rest after so much walking. I couldn’t stop staring at the water, it’s the loveliest colour.

Cinque Terre, Italy

Cinque Terre, Italy

Cinque Terre, Italy

Cinque Terre, Italy

Since arriving in Italy I have been thoroughly enjoying eating pasta and gelato, and drinking wine. Tomorrow we will be heading to France along the coast, I will check in again soon with more photos!