Italy trip with Ellie 2016

Italy trip 2016
Ruth and I started out at the bus stop in Lincoln NH and then we met up with this gang at the Airport!

The temperature is in the 80's. I feel I have packed way too much till I see some of the other suitcases and then I don't feel so embarrassed.

The bus ride from the airport.

Our trip has officially begun with a glass of Proseco.....and many more to come.

We arrive at the Hotel Fossa Mala in Fiume Vento & Winery. Our welcome dinner is the famous Roncadin Pizzas.

Day 1 
Off to Parco San Floriano which is a park. We climbed up to the restaurant Taverna Della Lana. They barbecued a wonderful meal. We passed very famous cows. There are only 15 left in the world of this kind. They aren't used for work, milk or food any more as they are trying to reproduce them. 

The mountains are beautiful and beckoning us to come. So we are off on our climb.

Below is the map of the park.

I didn't want to leave out a picture of this wonderful
experience.

Then up to a small church chiesetta di san Floriano.

                               As we came down the mountain we stopped at a town of Polcenigo for a gelato. 

Home to Fossa Mala for dinner and the night.

Our Ellie showing us how to do it!

At night we had the honor of meeting the commander of the base here in Aviano. She is in charge of 2700 men and women. And 5300 total with the families. Ellie thinks she is destined to being a general - Very gracious and a powerhouse. 

A very noisy night with an auction happening till 1:00 in the morning.
ciao ciao...