A couple of things I meant to mention yesterday was that Zugspitz mean yearly temperature is -4.2 and its Height is 2962m.

Wll, last night was spent deliberating where to go next. The weather in this area was to be wet and miserable for the next week, so although we would like to stay and do a few more hikes we have decided to move on. Where to is the big question? Options we were considering:
1. Spain – Temperature 20-30′
2. France – Water temperature 24′
3. Portugal – Same as Spain
All of these were alluring for DB as it was warmer, the only problem was that this weeks weather in Füsson was heading there in 7 days and it took 12 hours to Barcelona.
4. Croatia – By public transport as our car can’t go there, but temp has dropped to 20′ there this week.
5. Austria – Weather similar to Füsson
6. Italy

After much deliberation, checking accommodation, weather and things to do we decided on Italy’s Dolomites at Val Gardena. Looks like some amazing hikes. Downside was the temperature is very chilly.

Anyway, we got up and organised ourselves and as it was raining decided to get on our way. Last night time to get there was 3hrs, today’s time was 3.5hrs with tolls 4.5hrs without tolls. We all know how much DB hates paying for tolls but the time difference was too much to not pay.

We headed out and DB thought he knew where he was going so was chatting away not watching the GPS for instructions, 5 minutes into our trip he missed a turn which added about 10 mins to our trip. I am sure this will be the first of many, we have laughed a lot about wrong turns over he last 5 weeks.

As we had a long time  in the car today DB kept me amused with his little anecdotes.

He is feeling a little off and tired still today
He said: Maybe we are pushing it a bit too much
Me: You are allowed to slow down
DB: No, Must not slow down

Me: Where we are heading overnight temp -2′ and some snow. Wednesday is -7′.
DB reply. We will be gone Wednesday. We are so dumb.

As we drove in to Austria we were faced with the Toll sticker the same as last time that all cars must display whilst on Austrian roads (whoops for yesterday) Cost €8.80 for 10 days. We bought it today at the first service station which was so crowded, all people juust buying the sticker so we thought.

As we were heading directly across Austria from North to South.
DB said: You will see mmmmm…clouds today.
He would have loved to have said we would see the amazing Alps, but not to be today.

As we drove on we couldn’t believe the traffic. And all D (meaning Deutsche-German) number plates. We googled and discovered it was lower Germany’s school holidays starting today. Another thing we probably should have researched. Oh well we are stuck in the traffic jam, so just deal with it we did.

I caused about a 15 min increase in our time by telling DB to take an exit 1200m too soon. Unfortunately my wrong turn cost in tolls of €2 each, once to get off and once to get back on. Oh no!

We have learnt a few things in our travels so far. You are always paying 50 cents to go to the bathroom, but you must remember when going to maccas, to use the toilet first as you get a €0.50 voucher and you can redeem it in the shop. Their way of getting money from people who just stop to use their toilets. This also happens in some cafes at museums and shopping centres.

There have been no tolls at all in Germany, but now we are in Italy there are tolls, tolls and more tolls. Today cost a €9 + a €4  + my mistake (a total of €17) to save 1hour, not sure DB thought it was worth it.

The first service station in Italy the petrol price was €1.69 = AUD2.54, it was only €1.19 in Austria, another reason so many cars at Austrian service station.
DB: Lucky we only use 6 litres per 100km
Me: We should’ve filled up in Austria only €1.19

We had a lovely drive and quite a few laughs. We have arrived at our accommodation and got upgraded to a balcony view. The lady said it is lovely on the balcony if the sun comes out. She obviously doesn’t know us, we never get home in time to sit on the balcony.

Well it is time to plan tomorrow’s adventures, so for today. Good night.
Woohoo! My earliest post yet, 7.19pm. Yay!!

Tolls 17,00
Vignette sticker 8,80