Summer in Cortina : July 2017

Mere words are totally inadequate to describe the beauty of Cortina, a small town located in Northern Italy, surrounded by the Dolomites Alps. The majestic mountains which are part of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. In the winter it is a famous resort for skiing. I visited Cortina last month with my family.

Although there are only about 6000 permanent residents in the small town, there are many charming shops and restaurants. Whilst summer 2017 in Italy has been extremely hot with temperatures nearing 40 degrees, our week in Cortina was cool and refreshing. I look forward to returning next year, as well !

I took two Prosecco Bags from Milano, to carry books, camera, snacks, etc. while hiking in the Dolomites.

I hope you enjoy the photos I had taken during my wonderful journey.

Kyoko
Milano, August 7, 2017

map of the Cortina area

elevation of Cortina, 1226.29 meters above sea level

home, Ca’ Gioiosa

“Saturnine” peaches in late afternoon sun

wells with fresh water

photo credit: Noriko Tsuchihashi

restaurant Tondi at Faloria, 2120 m

berry tart and wine

berry liquor in the sun

typical breads of the area

cliff-climbers

Cinque Torri, 2,361 m

Cinque Torri

there were many dog-hikers…

there were many hiking nuns, as well

Tre Cime, 2,999 m

small mountain church at Tre Cime

refuge hut at Tre Cime

Lake Misurina in the distance

back in Cortina town-center

brightly colored flowers

hotel

shop selling rustic items