Day 5 Iseo

For me a blissfully quiet day as the cyclists have theoretically disappeared for a day cycle around Lake Iseo – 

apparently they may be thwarted as there is a tunnel closed somewhere up north.  Anyway they’ve gone giving me the chance to stroll leisurely around the old town and then return to the campsite and have restful relax by the lake. Have to make the most of opportunity as before you know it the squabbling children – sorry cyclists - will be back full of their adventures!

A few pictures of the old town and other important features are below –

Oldofredi Castle is one of the best preserved examples of lower medieval military architecture in the province of Brescia.  The origins of this fortified complex were at the end of the X1 Century.

Around the church square are the parish church of S. Andrea, together with the smaller churches of S. Giovanni and S. Silvestro.  S.Andrea was founded in the second half of the V1 Century.

In the picture labelled campsite you can make out a caravan just to the right of the centre – that’s the campsite.

Iseo station possibly needs no further comment but the railway line passes right beside the campsite – brings back fond memories of Dingwall on the Lands End adventure!

And as I finish they have returned – peace is shattered!  Oh well maybe the mountain climb of Stelvio planned for tomorrow will tire them out!