Alps, Dolomites, August 2011
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Well, a little insane idea hat to be followed. Last time we stopped at Würzjoch in July Thomas noted he wanted to have a stay overnight there just to see the morning sun. And he wanted to go over Nockalm road in Austria. I said "Just let's do it" and that's how it started. We both had only time for an extended weekend. So it became a four day (plus one afternoon) trip to the Dolomites. The most southern point is about 430 miles direct line away. In total I had to ride 1430 miles. This is more than 300 miles a day. Fortunatley weather was fine.
Thomas came together with Alps rookie Rico. He did a very good job. Nice to see when you can pass on some of your enthusiasm for the mountains to a beginner.
I start in the afternoon at four to get to the meeting point in Saxonia.
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We go through Czech republic and Germany to Austria. Still on our journey just to get into the mountains
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The highlight of the trip. We will go over Nockalm road and then to Italy and via Giau Pass to Würzjoch.
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It was very foggy the last time we have been here in July. This time it is a little bit better. One can imagine the big vista
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And now we have to leave the Alps. But we will go over my favorite pass the Timmlesjoch Pass.
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Thomas, Tom and Rico
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Getting home to Berlin
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