July 6 - Lunch in Venzolasca, Severe Weather

After a few drops of rain yesterday as a precursor to the thunderstorms in the mountains, rain is again forecast for this afternoon.

Therefore, we set off for the mountains to Venzolasca at eleven o'clock to have lunch there. While we are eating, more and more clouds gather. We realize that the rain probably won't wait until the afternoon. As quickly as we can, we drive back to the campsite, already getting soaked.

At the site, it has hardly rained at all. That soon changes. A real storm breaks over us; heavy rain and hail included. After about three-quarters of an hour standing soaked to the skin under the patio, it eases a bit and we take advantage of the break to pack the most important things into the car, take down the patio, and save ourselves into the campsite café. As a greeting, the maître says 'Il pleut' and I respond 'un peut'. We wait for about an hour until the rain completely stops.

After we have cleared away the biggest mess and our awning (it is supposed to rain again at night), we go for dinner at the osteria by the beach.