Day 5

This is the day to explore Corvara and Italy. We head to the little town of Villa - visiting a little church and cemetery. This is one of the very few towns left that speak Latino. We then head up the Val Parosa Pass - reaching 2745 meters at the top after 15 switch backs.

We discovered the Castle Andraz by accident. This castle was found in 1000 AD. It protected the valley, built on a huge rock and dates back to the Middle Ages and Napoleon. We see beautiful wild flowers growing in the rock of the mountains and small streams of water falls coming off the mountain. The day is sunny and yet cool because we are so high. God has created all this beauty for us to enjoy.

There are ski lifts from each little town that is nestled on the side of the mountains. We stop in Arabba at a little road side stand for a Bratwurst for lunch. One little town called Livine has such typical Italian homes and narrow streets.

When we return to Corvara Bill and Chuck let Chris loose to go shopping. My only time to get Italy presents so I have to move fast! A rain storm starts again but the hotel has large umbrellas for me to use.

Another wonderful dinner after a cocktail party given by the Costas - the owners of the La Perla.