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By Glitter G
October 3rd 2009

Northern Italy, Sept 2009 Europe » Italy » Lombardy » Como

Lounging at the Doges Palace

For our annual travel adventure, Jeanine & I went to Northern Italy. We started off in the Lake District, Lake Como (loved it all, but I have a special place in my heart for Lake Como). We came a day early (from our tour group) and arrived at 6:30 am, took a train to our hotel (with all of the massive luggage) and since it was too early to check in, we dropped off our bags and started to walk around town. We found an amazing 14th century cathedral (where I was asked to leave due to my bare shoulders, making [View Full Entry]

By Driving Vacation
September 27th 2009

My Driving-Vacation to Lake Como, Italy - Part 1 Europe » Italy » Lombardy » Como

My Driving-Vacation at Lake Como, Italy

In the slightly overcast balmy morning, with barely any sleep but fully energized, my date, Audi S5, and I board a ferry at Cadenabbia, a town just south of Menaggio, with the destination Bellagio. Many travel programs and books have been published about this region. It is not hard to imagine why. This is the land of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michaelangelo. When the ferry is about at the midpoint between Cadenabbia and Bellagio, the view before me is beyond fantastic. The mountains in this region are confident mountains. They are not shy. They go straight up without any hesitation. It [View Full Entry]

By rebekahmp
June 8th 2009

Let's go to Italy! Europe » Italy » Lombardy » Como

HOT DAY We woke up early and went to the Acropolis today! And Zeus’ palace. Cost was supposed to be 12 euro which included about eight different sights but everyone except for me got in for free since they had European student ID cards, and I only had to pay 6 euro since I had my old American student ID card. So amazing to see these places that we have studied since we were little! We were all sooo poor; my stupid bank still won’t let me withdraw money. So I kept borrowing money from Amanda and Shannon, bless those girls. [View Full Entry]

By Pete and Neet
May 10th 2009

Lake Como to Switzerland - Where is George? Europe » Italy » Lombardy » Como

Church - Lake Como

Hi All Today we travelled to Switzerland via Lake Como - sometime home of Mr George Clooney. Anita has assured me that we are visiting because the lake is supposed to be beautiful, and for no other reason! Drive was pretty easy once we found a non-automated fuel station to fill up at. I now know the offical motorway speed is 130km, so we can also get there at speed - they don't have it on any of the signs. Como is another very old town with a historic walled village in the centre. The lake is nestled in an incredible [View Full Entry]

By chrisj
October 25th 2008

Lake Como Europe » Italy » Lombardy » Como

An early start...

I jumped on the early train to lake Como this morning. With my camera packed and my iPod charged I was very much looking forward to the trip to the town that many of you would know as George Clooney’s home away from home. The mayor of Como recently said of George Clooney “To mister Clooney we gave the honorary citizenship. We all are proud of his choice to live here on Lake Como." Clooney’s arrival might be popular with some however I get the impression that many don’t like what he brings - the paparazzi and the additional tourists. (See [View Full Entry]

By Dot and Lui
September 29th 2008

Largo di Como Europe » Italy » Lombardy » Como

morning in Como

Its funny, isn't it, that when you ask someone the directions to the station they explain that its just around the corner, and not actually a kilometre away like you thought. Note: ask directions more frequently. Our train trip was 4 hours but that did include quite a few stops. We arrived in Como at about 4 in the afternoon, giving us enough time to drag our battered suitcases (clack clack, you know the story by now) to our hotel and hit the town to see whats whats and where is where. Lake Como is almost in Switzerland, and the area [View Full Entry]

By mickandjoc
September 14th 2008

Day 30 - Como, Italy Europe » Italy » Lombardy » Como

Us at Monza

Activities Italian Grand Prix - Race Day Highlight(s) * Being at Monza for a GP! * Hiring the Kangaroo TV which provides access to various commentary, stats, driver radios and television broadcasts. With all the rain the race was so frantic and following it would have been impossible without the Kanga. * The two guys in the tour group that managed to find a couple of stray bottles of Mumm champagne whilst in the Paddock Club. * The Hotel guy opening the Champagne with a sword in spectacular fashion. * Michel's Gelati count - 22 * Joceline's Ita [View Full Entry]

By mickandjoc
September 13th 2008

Day 29 - Como, Italy Europe » Italy » Lombardy » Como

Breakfast substitute

Activities Unofficial Rest Day Shopping Race Preview Party Highlight(s) * Exploring Como a little more * Meeting Sebastien Bourdais and hearing him speak candidly about his car setup * Trying on whacky hats in Coin (Department store) * Michel's Gelati count - 22 * Joceline's Italian / French / German Coffee count - 60 Odd Spot(s) * We missed breakfast again because we were too late getting up. During the first two weeks of the holiday we were always first there. * The rain storm in the morning was so heav [View Full Entry]

By mickandjoc
September 12th 2008

Day 28 - Como, Italy Europe » Italy » Lombardy » Como

Lake Como

Activities Ballagio Shopping Highlight(s) * Lunch was traditional Italian trattoria with small menu, great food and mamma in the kitchen * Cruise on Lake Como to view the villa's and see if we could find George Clooney's place * Michel's Gelati count - 22 * Joceline's Italian / French / German Coffee count - 57 Odd Spot(s) * Given the change in seasons, the weather at Lake Como varies from hour to hour. When we left for our lake cruise it was misty and foggy, but on the return trip it was brilliant sunshine a [View Full Entry]

By mickandjoc
September 11th 2008

Day 27 - Como, Italy Europe » Italy » Lombardy » Como

Honda Pits

Ciao Modena, Salve Como Activities Panini Private Collection Monza Pit Walk Highlight(s) * Cheese tastings at Panini's * Pit walk at Monza and the close proximity we were allowed to get to the pits, cars and teams. * Waiting at Honda for a glimpse of Jenson * Pints of gin and tonic at the local bar following the pit walk * Michel's Gelati count - 21 * Joceline's Italian / French / German Coffee count - 53 Odd Spot(s) * At the track, the Safety car driver weaved the car through the crowd t [View Full Entry]

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