We completed the Birth Machine room at Mad Machines in Milan, Italy! This is the 4th ranked escape room in the world and we had a great time. The subject of the room was fun and “unique”, and the puzzles were so well done! ๐Ÿงฉ Room 51!

Switzerland & Italy Log - Day 9

Weather: Warm and sunny in the morning.

  • Breakfast in Soglio and sending goodbyes to our hiking group: Dave, Erik, Gary, and Theresa ๐Ÿ‘‹
  • Tammy and kids explore Soglio while Jamie has a cappuccino and tended to tasks on the deck
  • ๐ŸšŒ B 632 to Promontogna nice and easy with bus waiting for us
  • ๐ŸšŒ B 4 to Chiavenna super packed bus that we barely squeezed on and had to stand with all our luggage
  • ๐ŸšŠR 10165 Train to Colico
  • ๐ŸšŠR 2825 Train to Varenna
  • Lunch at Locando Cavanillo
  • ๐ŸšŠTrain to Milan
  • Check into iQ Motel
  • Take M2 train to Porto Geneva
  • Walk to Pizza & Mozarella for delicious pizza
  • Walk to Mad Machines
  • Escape the Birth room at Mad Machines!
  • Walk back to Porto Geneva stop and take M2 back to central station
  • return to hotel super tired and debate which train to take tomorrow. Pick 8:05am departure.

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Some photos inspired by Maique as I was walking around Varenna, Italy today. ๐Ÿ“ท๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Having a cappuccino at Albergo La Soglina with the mountains, luggage ready, getting some tasks done before we start our travel to Milan.

  • ๐ŸšŒ B 632 Bus to Promontogna
  • ๐ŸšŒ B 4 Bus to Chiavenna
  • ๐ŸšŠ R 10165 Train to Colico
  • ๐ŸšŠR 2825 Train to Varenna
  • ๐ŸšŠTrain to Milan

With four heavy suitcases. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿงณ

One of many waterfalls along the trail to Soglio.

After six amazing days of hiking in the Engadine the Thingelstad family all stepped foot in Soglio at the same time and marked the moment.

Hike to Soglio

Our sixth and final day of hiking into the beautiful town of Soglio.

Part of Switzerland & Italy 2023 collection. Also see Casaccia to Soglio from Europe 2004 Collection collection.

Switzerland & Italy Log - Day 8

Weather: Cool morning in Sils Maria. Big thunderstorm in mid-morning by Vicosoprano. Cloudy most of the day on trail. Nice on arrival into Soglio with heavy rain in later afternoon. Cool evening.

  • Breakfast at Hotel Edelweiss
  • Tammy gets trail lunch at Volg
  • Bus to Vicosoprano
  • Begin hike to Soglio
  • Hunkered down to avoid thunderstorm
  • Resumed hike with long ascent
  • Beautiful trail across several waterfalls
  • Slippery rocks: Tyler falls twice, Jamie slips many times and falls once
  • Amazing Roman Road on trail
  • Arrive in Soglio
  • Explore village
  • Shop at Soglio Products for various lotions
  • Cappuccino and snack at Palazzo Salis while waiting out another downpour
  • Return to hotel for rain gear
  • Tyler and Dad watch end of Tour de France stage. Tyler writes another blog post. Mazie and Mom shop in village.
  • All Go out for photo walk in Soglio.
  • Final group dinner.

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On todays hike to Soglio we hit a large thunderstorm. We were luckily able to all huddle under this old out building with a decent overhang on the roof and stay relatively dry and get a group photo!

Sils Maria - Maloja Loop

Today’s hike left right from the front steps of the Hotel Edelweiss and walked out of Sils Maria to a ascent above the tree line. The ascent was a bit more gradual which I was very appreciated of. We had a great time experiencing Grevasalvas on the trail, a wonderful rest at the top, and a nice hike back along the lack. A bit over 9.5 miles today.

Part of Switzerland & Italy 2023 collection. Also see Piz Lunghin Summit from Europe 2004 Collection collection.