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[cgtmiles]

We knew rain was coming in tonight but decided to keep the awning and stuff up despite having to pack away in the morning as it’s good to have some cover. But as we sat watching the lightning coming in across the valley and everyone else pack away the wind picked up massively so quickly packed everything away and now a massive storm came in! Now sat in the van with the roof down and the fan on ventilate. Hopefully in it will pass in a bit so we can put the roof back up

 

[Bigsidavies]

View attachment 296423The village had a band playing next door and beer and sausages. Nice for the first 30mins when we were eating the food and drinking the beer but not so great 3 hours later when they were still at it!

Walked up the valley behind the campsite this morning. Absolutely stunning. Had lunch at a restaurant set in the high alpine meadows. Then headed back again. Baking here today!
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Basically your beer drinking ability is 3 hours short of the mark.

 

[cgtmiles]

Basically your beer drinking ability is 3 hours short of the mark.

My beer drinking ability was tested to the extreme by the Germans we were drinking with the night before, I was barely able to function all day! Don’t worry, normal service resumed today

 

[Sackmycook]

But how many Bratwurst more to the point ?

 

[Martinw]

Is that second one the Concordski?

Yes, front one is russian.

 

[cgtmiles]

First real let down of the trip, we visited krimmler waterfalls, very touristy, €8 to park, €9 each for entry, walk up a crowded switchback pathway to see a waterfall you could basically see driving by
On to the next site via the gerlos alpine road. No picture of pitch yet as we headed straight to the pool!

 

[cgtmiles]

Campingplatz mayrhofen for 2 nights

Had to chill off in the pool when we arrived it was so hot

 

[cgtmiles]

Had another chance to partake in some local culture tonight:
I’m not sure if they have the trade descriptions act here but there is a serious case of false advertising. “Let’s rock the mountains”! 3 piece Umpar band with a slightly pop twist, lead singer wearing a metallers leather jacket and lederhosen, closest so far to rock (and the only song I’d heard of) was highway to hell but that sounded like a CBeebies version sung by henning wehn. Also technically we are partaking as it’s all clearly audible from the van!

 

[Squiz]

Hiya I have holidayed in winter a few times staying almost next to the Mayrhofen campsite I think you are in, does it have a small family of goats in a play area near it ? I was surprised how full it is in winter..it’s always busy, I am embarking on a trip next weekend which may see us following a similar route to you so am enjoying your updates very much !

 

[cgtmiles]

Hiya I have holidayed in winter a few times staying almost next to the Mayrhofen campsite I think you are in, does it have a small family of goats in a play area near it ? I was surprised how full it is in winter..it’s always busy, I am embarking on a trip next weekend which may see us following a similar route to you so am enjoying your updates very much !

That sounds like the place. I reckon the goats have it too good as they could definitely escape if they wanted. Hope you have a great trip! It’s an amazing part of the world

 

[cgtmiles]

Next, Italy

 

[cgtmiles]

Camping zogghof

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dkhcWpwzwG3pDx1VA?g_st=ipc

Lovely spot when viewed from this angle:

 

[cgtmiles]

Highlight of the vacation so farthat is supposed to be a joke but we look so happy I’m not sure myself now

 

[Sackmycook]

Don't do it Chris !!

 

[cgtmiles]

Don't do it Chris !!

Don’t worry, my fat belly is covering the “Camping and..” part of the sign and we were there to get the cadac going

 

[cgtmiles]

(Nearly) dodged the thunderstorms and rain for a walk up the valley to the next town and a well earned lunch at a pizzeria with a view

 

[cgtmiles]

Rombo pass back into euro grabbing Austria. Truly amazing road and been about a lane and a half wide in places adds to the fun!

 

[cgtmiles]

One night (thank god) in Liechtenstein. Another muddy puddle this time directly across in front of another tent with seemingly no where for them to park or walk in and out apart from across our pitch

 

[cgtmiles]

Bangers, with all the trimmings DE style for dinner. Then I think bed and we will leave asap in the am

 

[cgtmiles]

Dinner and a few beers consumed we are feeling a little better with the site. Did a little walk out the site and up the mountain.


Good view from the pool!

Damn it!