Went to see cheese making in the morning. Was raining and it was 12 degs outside.Had to wear caps and things on our feet. They were making some fresh cheese. Saw how they let the cheese curd and collect in cloth like bags while letting the water drain out. They actually used their teeth to hole on end of the cloth. Then they put in in moulds and soaked it in brine(salt solution)
Tried the cheese before it was put into the brine(i.e. just after curding). Tasted like tofu o.O Like totally like it. Was a bit nauseating. First time eating smth like tt. I have always eaten tofu with at least some salt. Cheese is really bland before you salt it.
The room tt they let it ferment in smelt like ammonia. horrible smell o.O Saw mould growing on the cheese. The room was cooled to the same temperature outside.
Saw them make the cottage cheese(which is boilt twice). Did not like it when i tried it in livorno.
Went to a cheese tasting session after tt. Liked the cheese there. Was not too strong. Bought some and 2 packs of sweets. Cheese was not too expensive. 7 eur for a reasonable amt(of cheese)
After lunch we went to take this train which turned out to not be a train but a tram -.- Paid 3 euros for adult and i dunno how much for iain. Clare was free i think. The ride in was awesome. Contemplated on whether or not to go up to a super foggy mountain which was at 6 degs. I was wearing bermudas and t-shirt w/ a jacket. Went up in the end.
Wahh that was one big mistake. Even though tt is the highest mountain in the rejion, the fog was so thick tt we could not see a thing. Visibility was abt 10-20m. Was soo cold up there. Met this Israeli family and talked for quite a bit.. Worst thing was the ticket up was 64 euros. Thats a lot of money. Stupid fog :( [i'm typing this on fri, the ppl at reception(family) are having dinner now. Oh dear. better move]
Dad took a piece of rock from the top of mountain and put it in Iain’s bag hahaha.
I believe if the fog was not there the view would have been really really really awesome. IT WAS THE HIGHEST PEAK IN THE REJION :( oh well.. maybe can go back up in december. Although it will be circa -5degs. sigh. On the way down the person manning the car was rushing us down. Horrible. Just to end his stupid shift. Hopeless. Thought tt only happens in mid and south Italy.
The walk out via a gorge called Serrai di sottoguda. Wahh it was very nice. Although i still think if the mountain was not foggy it would have been better. It is 2km long stream like thing. The signboard at the start indicated that the gorge was very dangerous. Apperently it will flood during winter and its very dangerous. They had to remove the bridges before the first snowfall otherwise when it flooded after winter the wood from the bridges would endanger the village below. See the board below :)
Not sure if fb compressed it. Hopefully not. I'll check later. Wait i'll prob forget. haha
Made a slight detour to Alleghe to see the place tt we will be staying in december w/ gugu(aunty esther).
Had chicken curry with rice for diner hahahaha. Then had apple strudel for dessert. Bought it on tues on the way here. It is different from the ones we ate before.
Shall go now.. 2nd last night :( Time goes by wayyyyyyy TOOOOOOOO fast.
Running downstairs to post this.. bye bye :)(internet swiches off at 9 wth)
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