Well the two days of rest in Villach ended with a wonderful stay at Dominik’s (my Austrian son) grandmas place. I was picked up by his mom for what turned out to a good rest and a lot of great food. Strengthened by all the food and rest I began the climb out of the beautiful Villach through the Kanital valley. On both sides of me are the Julian Alps.

There they are- those ladies that tried to fatten me up. 😊❤️

Alps ahead and behind and both sides 😓.

Shores and I as we enter Italy 🇮🇹. Country #6. But who’s counting 😂😎.

Snow on the mountain tops means we better get going as winter has already started in this high country.

Only 37 kilometers up 😅. Most of the grade was gentle and reasonable.
One of 22 tunnels on the way down mountain. And a beautiful day to be on the bike in the Alps.

Almost to the campground ⛺️.

Trail detour through this town.

Camp Happy along with some other bike campers.

Alps are now in my rear view mirror 🪞.

Another town another beautiful church ⛪️.

In Udine Italy where I had lunch near this Roman tourist attraction.
I have my sights on Grado Italy tomorrow if horse and I and the weather hold up. In Grado I plan to take some R&R and then plan a way home.
Stay tuned 😊😎 Freebird