This year my Italian planned an unimaginable birthday getaway. Nothing like the surprise trip of two years ago in Tuscany. From Paris we flew to Verona, and drove North, the air more fresh and the scenery more spectacular as the elevation rose. Still, I hadn’t a clue as to our final destination.
The drive was long and winding, until finally the mountains settled upon us.
We drove on until we reached what was to become our home… and our view.
Alpe di Suisi. High up in the Dolomites, elevation of over 2,000 meters. Breathtaking!
Time now to relax and enjoy the views? Not exactly. My Italian had other plans. Ready, set… hike!
And hike we did. My birthday was spent at a height of over 2,500 meters, feeling very accomplished!
The day concluded with a lengthy sauna and gourmet dinner. On all accounts, the perfect birthday.
The next day, feeling rather ambitious, we decided to hike an even greater mountain, Monte Pez.
After nearly 3 hours, we reached Rifugio Bolzano, 2457 meters high, and a well deserved lunch.
I will fondly recall these days spent in the mountains, for many years to come. Forever grateful.
Oh wow…such incredible views! He’s such a sweetie 🙂
Oh, you lucky lady! I would say your Italian is a keeper! Happy (belated) birthday.
Candi
What a beautiful experience, Kasia! There is something about these experiences that really ground us in who we are, not as personalities but as humans. Sounds like you enjoyed the sense of accomplishment with each day and being surrounded by nature. Look forward to doing hikes like this someday as well.
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