Italy
Long descent down from top, 11 miles. Lots of bends, a bit like the 'Italian Job'! Stopped at hotel in Argentera for lunch. Although it was late afternoon and we were famished. We spoke no Italian and they spoke no English, a bit outside our comfort zone, we asked for pasta. They fetched the cook who appeared with a fist full of uncooked pasta, which we nodded to. We had a very enjoyable lunch. Spaghetti Bolognaise followed by apple cake and coffee. Full up, we continued on our way looking for a campsite. We wouldn't reach the bottom until the next day.