We went to the Italian province of Südtirol/Alto Adige this weekend and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and Christmas markets in Meran/Merano, despite the chilly temperatures. The cable car up to Oberbozen and train ride at 4000 ft were big hits with the boys. And the Christmas market in Bozen/Bolzano was Jill's favorite. I enjoyed learning about the history of the area which passed from Austria to Italy at the conclusion of WWII, but retains its Austrian character and now has a large degree of autonomy from the Italian government.
