We zip into Germany we zip out, it's like going into Wisconsin.

We zip into Germany we zip out, it's like going into Wisconsin.

Back over the boarder into Austria we make our way to to Italy through more exquisite alpine scenery. The sun has returned and the church's are built on ever more precarious locations, we must be getting close to the boarder. Austria has been fantastic and I would certainly love to return here again.

One of the great things about traveling around Europe is that the journey from Austria to Italy is as unimpeded as the journey from Kent to Essex, [insert gag here]. 

Once in Italy, we head to the Stelvio Pass, which sounds like a dodgy kebab shop but is in fact the 2nd highest tarmac pass in the Alps. It's hairpin after hairpin on the way up, very busy with cars, motorbikes and brave motorhomes. We've also been reminded about the Italian sport of "Autojousting", they do love driving up the middle of the road. 

After losing half an inch of rubber and a quarter of a stone, we pull into the FranzensHöhe Berg Hotel, within sight of the pass summit. €54 each, including 5 course meal and breakfast seems like good value. Dinner was stunning, and worth the money on its own. After coffees and limoncellos we go outside to watch the stars in an unlightpolluted  environment. We see the milky way and shooting stars, followed by a pass of the International Space Station.  

Which leaves just enough time for a bedroom party and part 2 of "What ever happened to Stevie Ocean" before we head to bed. 

Another destination awaits us tomorrow ......