From the hotel to the start of the Gotthard pass was only few kilometers. And so early morning was extremely beautiful and perfect timing to pass one of the most beautiful Alps roads, Darrell was all alert with his camera, and took at least a thousand pictures!
No tunnel for these guys, we take the old pass and even the side road, on cobble stones….
Darrell thanks the weather Gods…:)
Darrell take even risks some times to get the right angle shot…
We made it! Yes!!! The top of Gotthard pass, 2106 meters!
The road down south is more beautiful as the North side up…. for Darrell it was all just a thrill!
Also Nicolas had a good time, a very good time!
Mountains and VW buses, they don’t come any better…:)
Very natural between cows with bells…:) Seems like we’re back in time…
Next was maybe less impressive, but at least as beautiful, the Nufelen Pass, or Passo della Novena in Italian language… the highest from this trip 2478meters
The buses before the lonely mountain cabin…:)
Ever saw David this relax? Hey David, mountains are good for you!
We passed several little mountain towns, nestled cozy between the mountains, I always feel the churches do stand out…
….and Darrell? He was just one happy fellow… or according to him… the Alps been the highlight of his trip!
The way down from Nufelen pass…
The last one for today… Simplon pass, 2005 meters. David had a fuel problem, or at least his pick up….on the way up… in a tunnel, in road works…. and it was about 42°Celsius… real fun is different, but part of a trip… we fixed with a quality electric BBT fuel pump and continues, nothing can stop us now…
Tomorrow we drive into Italy, because of some breakdowns we’re slightly behind schedule… so we skip Lago Maggiore, (damn!) and drive straight to Tuscany…. stay tuned!