November 12, 2016 Road Trip
Our neighbors, and my work colleague, invited us to go with them to Lake Como. It was a fabulous day filled with sun, 80's music (thanks to the talents of their daughter during our car ride), a ferry ride to Bellagio, and much fun spent with great new friends.
An easy hour drive North of Milan is Lake Como. A beautiful lake surrounded by small villages. Upon our arrival we purchase bread, focaccia, cheese, salami and pastries in a piazza directly across from the ferry terminal.
The line to buy ferry tickets was long but we entertained ourselves as we waited.
Tickets purchased for a ride across the lake to Bellagio.
The view from the ferry was beautiful. Mountains (part of the Alps) in the distance.
The villages reminded us of the hills in Santa Barbara.
Homes pattern the hillside with beautiful colors.
We arrived in Bellagio, had a drink and then began the climb.
Stairs and paths to an upper village with stores and restaurants.
The streets are so narrow. A few allowed cars.
Michael took some great photos of the narrow streets.
Michael grabbed a sandwich from this cute little food truck while we waited for the ferry.
Below, our neighbors enjoyed the sunset while we waited for the ferry back to Como.
Overall, a great day!
My philosophy has always been that you speak enough of the language to eat-When I am in France, a country whose language I actually speak fluently, I always say that I speak well enough to eat.
ReplyDeleteYes, you need to speak more Italian, but only more enough to speak well enough to eat!
Or, you could continue on as you are and have more or different food/beverage than you ever could have expected.
Either way works.
Happy Holiday to both of you as well-you look happy and healthy and as if you're really having a great time, which is the way we want it for you.