Today dawned much cooler than the previous ones and we could see snow on the mountain tops! It was overcast and threatening rain.
We decided that we would not attempt a walk in what would be cold and slippery conditions and so, on advice from the staff headed towards Brunico, a medieval town in the mountains.
The Castle was first built in 1250 when Bishop Bruno von Kirchberg and Bullenstein decided that his properties needed to be safeguarded. In 1370 the town was given the freedom to hold weekly markets. Trade and commerce flourished and in the beginning of the 15th century the first houses were built. This was the start of the lovely 'Stadtgasse' that we wandered along through the day.
A highlight was the visit to the Speck Museum where we admired the retail display but also found out how it was made.
Being Saturday, the street was bustling, with not only tourists but also the local shoppers. We really liked the florist and chocolate shop.
The town had many churches and we enjoyed the ringing of the bells on the quarter hour - from all the churches with clocks - many of them not synchronised!
We also admired the heavy doors
We chanced across a wedding and listened to a small group of musicians singing the Hallelujah chorus.
Our climb up to the castle was followed by a local slice of pizza.
A trip home on the bus and the steep walk up to our pensione completed our day.
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