Joolez Talk

Torri del Benaco

Too bad it was such a short trip. It was really nice and beautiful there. We are definitely going back there. The weather was great and the hotel very nice.

Moving up towards 50

It still takes me a moment to catch breath when I say: Now that I am 44 ...
Shocks! 44 .... can you imagine? Naw, probably not, unless you are also 44 or older.
It shouldn't be so shocking, I mean it's not like I turned 44 yesterday. Then again, it's not that long ago.

Good thing I always take a weeks vacation starting with my birthday. That way I can do all kinds of nice things to get my mind off  the "growing older"-part. My mother is always the best part: "What? Are you that old already?"  "Yes, mom. How about you?"  Tsss. After all, she is 26 years older. How about that! 44 doesn't sound that old, all of a sudden, when you turn 70! Hahah!

Today we grabbed the motorbikes, first stopping to get my passport from the Bürgerbüro in Neuhausen and then scooting off to Ludwigstrasse for breakfast at CADU. We've never been there before, but havewanted to try for a long time. Beware of the huge portions! We haven't eaten since.

I went with the Michelangelo, to prepare for tomorrows trip to Italy. Lots and lots of Salami and Serrano, as well as bruschetta with tomato and onions, oh, and don't forget the scrambled eggs! This breakfast will last you a whole day. I can assure you. And I am not your average 40 kg anorexic 20 year old who will chew on a salad leaf and then claim to be "full". Yeah, full of shit, baby!  Let me assure you I am a fully grown middle aged lady who can and will eat! But nevertheless, this is just too much! The next stop for food will be in Italy. I refuse to eat anything before we arrive. Basta, Pasta!

We'll be going to Lago di Garda. To be exact, to Torri del Benaco. Now this is what the hotel's website claims:
                                 
<<The peaceful bobbing up and down of the boats in the little medieval port, the romantic atmosphere of an evening's concert under the arches, the solemn presence of the turreted fourteenth century castle, the pleasure of a gastronomic evening on the terrace which overlooks the lake, the relaxed conversation between friends who meet at the bar to sip the specialities of the House in front of the unique scenery of the historic little square. All this surrounds the guest with magic charm like a dream.                                

Time passes serenely in the blue tranquillity of the lake. One forgets the stress  of frenetic everyday life and every problem seems easier to be solved. The modern comfort of the surroundings combined with the still evident reminescences of a glorious past creates a friendly atmosphere and makes one feel at home.>>

Well, if only half of it is true, then we are in for a treat. Off to pack my bag.