Wow, wow, wow … it just keeps getting better …

Today we set off expecting a challenging ride; not realising we are on an old railtrail. Trains don’t go steep … yay!

We pass by villages all named with suffixes ‘di Cadore’ only a few kilometres apart. Some of the railway station buildings have been restored; an attraction to the many hikers, walkers and cyclists using this Munich to Venice cycleway. Today it feels like a highway as lots of fully laden touring bikes go by.

Through forest, passing tiny villages perched on hills. The scenery breathtaking as we weave through the valleys with mountains close by.

A lovely German couple from Munich stop and we have a chat. They are going in the opposite direction. Australia needs to up their tourism marketing … they are terrified to travel in Australia because we have deadly snakes and spiders. The second time I’ve heard that during this trip.

The cycle path takes us to our hotel, 2km north of Cortina. We have a quick look at the town first … it’s very touristy, probably the most touristy that we have encountered so far.

Lovely views of the forest and mountains from our window, a walk into the town with drizzling rain. Out come the umbrellas and rain jackets.

A lovely meal tonight of local produce. Walking back to the hotel with the sun setting over the mountains and rainbow … special times.