Italy with Ellie- Day 3

Day 3
Starting our day from the Fossa Mala.

Breakfast was always an adventure with the coffee machine especially if you wanted Americano coffee! You pressed 4 buttons before it started and then waited 10 minutes before it was done!  If you hit the other machine at the same time you blew out all the fuses..and had to start over..We didn't do that again...if you valued your life!

                       Today we are off to Lake Barcis. We left at 9 and climbed up into the beautiful mountains 

 Today we are off to Lake Barcis. We left at 9 and climbed up into the beautiful mountains . We pass the hydro plant in Mainisio which is taking all the water for the supply in Venice. The lake that is usually full at this time is almost empty. . We continued on through the tunnel and up to Andreis .

Barcis Lake

  Here we got on a train that traveled up to Mt Raut and Mt Ciava. Looking down in the valleys, into the caves, over the ravines and up to the mountains. We could clearly see where the 3 plates of the earth come together.  There had been an earth quake in 1963 that had disrupted this area. 

A little fixer upper along the way.

These pictures just can't show us the depth of the drop. 

After the train ride we headed to the Lake again for our lunch that Ellie provided. Proseco, sandwich,, fruit and of course chocolate cordials of various kinds.

                                                       We are enjoying this picnic as there is less food!

Children will be children!

So Lillian how much did you have to drink?

I put this in so we could see where we are and where we have been in the last few days.  Amazing......

Then a little walk to town for some quick shopping from the vendors that came for the day.Just a few cute houses along the way.

Now I am back writing this but before I sat down I went out to see the grapes and walk to the stables.  I had to get my horse fix. The flies and bees were around bothering the horses because the grapes are so ripe. Things that we don't think about. 

Shower and rest and off to Ellie's restaurant.

This young colonel Jenice Carroll, is a lady to watch. She has numerous degrees and experience and will probably be named a General in the near future. -a fiery lady like our Ellie.
ciao