Sketchbook_Malcesine_2009_001, originally uploaded by Brin d’Acier.

Another great hiking holiday.
Mountains, a clear lake and Verona just a bus ride away.
Goethe got into trouble sketching this castle. He was suspected of being a spy studying the fortifications. Nowadays sketching it only draws mild curiosity…

Sketchbook_Malcesine_2009_002, originally uploaded by Brin d’Acier.

Sketchbook_Malcesine_2009_003, originally uploaded by Brin d’Acier.

Sketchbook_Malcesine_2009_004, originally uploaded by Brin d’Acier.

Sketchbook_Malcesine_2009_026, originally uploaded by Brin d’Acier.

Sketchbook_Monte Baldo_2009_008, originally uploaded by Brin d’Acier.

The trail on top of the ridge of Monte Baldo, as seen from the top Cima Delle Pozzette (2132m). Done during a pause while hiking.