Castle Break In

Posted on May 22, 2022 by sumi

Situated above Castel Frasburg was the original castle. Or maybe it was some sort of hunting lodge. Well we were determined to explore it.

So up the trail we went. It’s definitely less maintained. Fascinating exploring. After wandering the grounds, we noticed an unlatched door and decided to go in —

That is until we saw the ceiling full of scorpions and promptly booked it back down.

The grounds around Castel Frasburg seem much nicer after all.

Much nicer.

It’s pretty nice here. I wish my bud would get me a castle.

Kränzel Winery

Posted on May 21, 2022 by sumi

Today we popped over to the Kränzel Winery, which was a picturesque winery, medieval farmstead + art garden.

My bud wanted nothing to do with it but I was happy to go for the views.

Hiking around Merano

Posted on May 20, 2022 by sumi

Today was a leisurely day with the gang where we got to stroll around the trails and go on a hike. My bud spent some of that time going on an ebike instead. I stayed with the group.

But first breakfast, which was an excellent spread.

Onwards for our hike!

Onwards to Merano

Posted on May 19, 2022 by sumi

After a nice few weeks in London, it was time to head onwards!

We boarded a flight near London and it was onwards to Bolzano for a transit over to Merano.

I’d never been to this neck of the woods, but Northern Italy runs a lot more like Germany than it does Italy. Merano is in South Tyrol, and there are more German speaking Italians than Italian. It has something to do with how much the border changed hands over time.

The place we’re staying is a place called Castel Frasburg. It was our friend’s 40th birthday, and for his celebration he invited a number of close friends to celebrate with him at one of their favourite destinations. We were glad to go! We got settled in, and went out to explore the grounds. I think I’m going to like it here.