Jos asked me today: Do you remember the place where we stayed for 1 night at an apartment instead of a campsite when we were almost stranded?
I answered: Yes.. its Dolomiti Camping Village.
Jos said: Yes and its having its first snow!
Then we started talking how we was almost stranded, how we struggled to have our dinner at the apartment's restaurant when it was crazily packed. The more we talked about it... the more I think I should blog about this eventful trip.
Dimaro was not in our plan. We had wanted to travel to Verona, Venice, Toscane, Roma and then straight to France. But after Roma, we realise we had some time, so we thought we should maybe drive back to Arco, the first stop in Italy where we really love. But that was a very wrong move! We drove 5 hours back to realise the campsite is fully booked. The other campsite around the same area are all full. We panic after a few calls because we realise they are not going to be a campsite for us.
We had to think of something else, We were seriously almost stranded. Suddenly, the sky felt dark even though its only 6pm (and no it wasn't dark) but in my memory, it seems dark. For a minute, I'd thought we might really need to sleep in the car. Jos started flipping on his camping guide for any campsite that may be available. And finally we called upon Dolomiti Camping Village who claims they can afford a camping site for 1 tent 2 adults for only 1 night. So, Jos said yes we will take it and will arrive in 2 hours!
Shut the door, put on our seat belts and off we go! 2 hours ?? No.... it took us another 3 over hours to get to Dimaro. The more we drive, the more scary it become. Because that when the sky started to turn really
dark. There was also rain showers on the way and I just felt like we were never gonna make it to Dolomiti.
But of course, we did. When we arrived. The sky had turn dark and there was still rain showers. And we were tired, hungry and of course, very very moody. We have travelled 10 hours in the car! So do we still put up a tent looking at the weather and our tireness. No we won't! We both agree, so we decided to rent an apartment for the night instead @ EUR94.00.
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| Toilet & Shower |
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| Bed Room |
The little apartment comes with two single beds join together. Pretty comfortable for a totally worn out couple! Doesn't really matter it isn't a queen size. We just needed a bed!
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| Kitchen with Stove |
That faithful night, after we check in, Jos had to carry my super big luggage that seems to weigh 30 kilos up 2 storey high just to get to the apartment. I'd told him that I do not need the whole luggage because we are only staying for a night. But he insist. I love my man, he is such a sweetheart!
We put down our luggage (mainly mine luggage as his is only a sport bag). We cannot think of anything else but FOOD! We were famished. So off we ran to the restaurant within the campsite. The restaurant was crazily packed with tourist from everywhere... except Singapore of course. I'm probably the only asian there.
We stood at the entrance waiting to be served and no one bothers. We stop a waitress to ask to be sitted, all she said was, sorry we are full, you have to wait. And so we did. We waited for a good 20 minutes and nothing happen. I was famished! I just needed food! and for all I care, I decided to walk to a table where a group just left and sat there. Jos asked, are we allowed to do that? I replied, well, if they don't serve us, we will have to self served. So we sat there for a good 5 minutes and a waitress came and cleared the table. While she clear the table, she said, this table is reserved. I wouldn't move and requested that she find me another table then. At the end of it, they have no choice but serve us first so they can get rid of us fast enough. Quickly and happily, we browsed through the menu and within 5 minutes we know what we want. Both of us ordered mix-grilled and I am telling you.... its like heaven! The food is great I have to say, despite the service.
Next Morning, we also had breakfast at the same restaurant and their buffet breakfast is once again very good. I would rate it 4/5.
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| Breakfast Dining |
After breakfast, we checked out, move our luggage back to the car and head on to France to meet with The Van Dongens. Once we are out of the campsite, I awe at the beauty of being on a high moutain almost reaching the clouds. Its one of the most beautiful feeling I had the whole time this trip. The night before was all gloomy as it was raining and dark, we can't see much. But daylight brought alot of beauty to the scenery on a high moutains. Check them out now!
So yes, our exciting adventure to Dimaro ends but its surely one of the most unforgettable trip I have with Jos.
