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| Fondo |
I
was up early and tired – not getting enough sleep.
Chris picked up me, Sharney and some of the
other ladies to take us in the Citroen van for a drive in to the mountains.
We drove through Traversella near where Chris
and some of the other rowers are staying.
He took us further in to the mountains along some narrow roads to
Fondo.
He and others had been there for
a meal in the small restaurant there the evening before and thought it would be
a good place to show us.
It was
absolutely gorgeous – so many very old buildings made from stones with a stone
bridge over a small river passing through the village.
It was strange to see a satellite dish amidst
these homes.
There was a small church
and there were some tourists who were visiting and using kayaks on the river.
This visit was “off the beaten track” and a
step back in time.
We all appreciated
the beauty of the place.
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| Fondo |
We
then drove back to Traversella for lunch at the Hotel Miniere which has
beautiful views over the valley below and the distant mountains. It was a rich iron mining area until the end
of World War II and photographs of the mines and mined objects are displayed in
the Ristorante. We all enjoyed a
delicious meal and delighted in ambling along the streets near the Hotel. The village has a small population with a
mixture of old and “refurbished” homes.
Flowers are everywhere adding to the beauty of the village.
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| Lunch at Traversella |
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| World Masters Games Rowing Regatta |
When
we finished our lunch we went straight to the rowing course at Lake Candia
to see the finals of some of the races in the
World Masters Games Rowing Regatta.
We
were in time to see Toowong Rowing Club win the men’s F8, which Terry was very
pleased about.
It was a great atmosphere
as we watched this crew and other Toowong crews succeed so well.
Unfortunately, the event was marred by a
farcical display when the event organisers had some issues with the race
placings.
As they couldn’t resolve it
then, they told the gathered throng awaiting the medal presentations that it
would take place the following day.
So
we all went to leave, some of the rowers went for a row in preparation for the
next day and then the loud speaker announced there would be one presentation
only at that time – the Men’s F8. So
some, including Terry, went back to the presentation dais, but not all the
rowers were there to receive their medals.
Terry kept them and presented the medals to the rowers at dinner that
night back at the Hotel Villa.
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| Men's F8 after winning race |
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