Como

During our stay in Monza, we utilized the Italian public transportation system to grab a quick train up to Como and it's splendid lake, early in the morning, for a day trip. We got off of the train and walked a few blocks to the lake front and caught a boat tour of the lake. It was extremely relaxing to sit and watch the small towns along the shore, all of the beautiful villas, mountains and scenery. We got off at the jewel of the lake, Bellagio (the real one, not the Vegas imitation) to shop, eat and explore. While our culinary delights might not have been as fantastic as in other places, we nevertheless feasted upon what was available. It was certainly tough to make do with our fresh mozzarella di bufala, prosciutto crudo, ciabatta and olive oil sandwiches. Then to have to eat pasticcini and wash it down with aranciata. Life is indeed rough. What a day.

Lisa on Lake Como going up to Bellagio.

Approaching Bellagio from the western leg of the lake.

Lisa on the streets of Bellagio.

Lisa and I from a park in Bellagio looking north along the lake towards the Swiss Alps.

Lisa on Lake Como.

The magic of Italian pasticcini and me.

Lisa on the trip home.