Lago di Garda - 21st August

We had a meal last night at the campsite restaurant as we didn't feel like going out in the car again. It was all very nice with freshly made pasta and pizza followed by an early night. We all slept well and decided to have breakfast, pack up camp and then spend some time up-loading the blog and swimming in the pool before setting off for Riva Del Garda. In no time at all we were on the road.

Traveling was hell again due to temperatures up to 40 degrees and crap aircon. We have decided that the motorway up the centre of Italy is far preferable to the one down the east coast as it travels through Umbria and Tuscany, with their lovely hill top towns and castles.

We arrived at Lake Garda about 3pm and tried several campsites on the lake but they were all fully booked.

We had passed a small site about 5km back along the road so we heady there. It turned out to be a good choice. The site is on a farm growing grapes, apples, peaches and various other fruit and veg. The area where the pitches are is at the back of the garden and fully serviced with electric, water and beautifully clean toilet and shower facilities. There is also a pool for camper use which is great for the children.

The tent was pitched and, after a visit to the supermarket, dinner of omelette, fresh bread and salad was served. We have invested in some special candles to keep the mosquitoes away – we'll see if it works!

The area looks like great biking territory, except for the amount of traffic.