Driving.

I really will have to figure out the Italian toll road system if I ever plan on driving in Italy again, driving via the non-toll roads although scenic can be a real drag with the traffic, the circuitous route and the Russian Roulette of the speed cameras.

Thanks to an early start yesterday I had time to visit Hitler’s Eagles Nest in Berchtesgaden, it was interesting especially the way it was so matter of factly presented but the tourist hordes jammed the place solid, there were queues to get in, to get out, for the busses in fact for everything except to view the buildings.

I had my third schnitzel of the trip last night in a very local restaurant, I think I was the only non-German there and I must admit it stretched my brain to remember all those forgotten words and phrases needed to order. The schnitzel was served with zigeuner sauce something I have been looking forward to since the last time I had it forty years ago.

Three long drives now to get home by Friday evening but some of it is through country that is new to me and I will be stopping to pick up wine but not Camembert, last time I did that the car was a no-go zone for weeks after.

The tunnel to the lift up to the Eagle's Nest

The Eagle's Nest from the tunnel entrance.