The Lombardy Region: Lakes, Walls and More Cuisine

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September 29th 2017

Published: November 19th 2017

Although most visitors to Italy concentrate on only the more popular venues and cities, we’ve discovered that northern Italy has so much more to offer than we possibly could have realized. In our fourth and final week in this most enriched and culinary blessed part of the country, we came upon a grand lake, a walled city and the “New York” of Italy. To make this part of the journey even more... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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Sinful deserts

Sinful deserts

Italy is full of calories

Spinach Tortellini

Spinach Tortellini

Spinach Tortellini

Yum

Boat in transit

Boat in transit

Boat in transit

Lake Como

Every sunset is beautiful

Every sunset is beautiful

Every sunset is beautiful

Each one different

Ferries on Lake Como

Ferries on Lake Como

Ferries on Lake Como

Great transportation

Stunning Lake Como

Stunning Lake Como

Stunning Lake Como

Brutus sneaking Proseco

Brutus sneaking Proseco

Brutus sneaking Proseco

The joys of Italy

Romantic Bellagio

Romantic Bellagio

Romantic Bellagio

Brutus enjoys Bellagio

Brutus enjoys Bellagio

Brutus enjoys Bellagio

Fun at Lake Como

Bergamo City View

Bergamo City View

Bergamo City View

Bellagio

Bellagio

Street Musicians

Street Musicians

Street Musicians

Milan

Lavendar every where

Lavendar every where

Lavendar every where

Creative

Fall coming to Lake Como

Fall coming to Lake Como

Fall coming to Lake Como

Boats for hire?

Boats for hire?

Boats for hire?

Scenic ferry ride

Scenic ferry ride

Scenic ferry ride

Lake Como

Amazing sculpture

Amazing sculpture

Amazing sculpture

Milan Duomo

Milan Duomo

Milan Duomo

Time to taste our efforts!

Time to taste our efforts!

Time to taste our efforts!

Enjoying Bergamo

Enjoying Bergamo

Enjoying Bergamo

Varenna ally

Varenna ally

Lovely architecture and ambiance

19th November 2017

Sheila Ball
non-member comment

Stairs and More Stairs
I hurt reading this one. Some nice eye candy though-both human and otherwise.

19th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Stairs and more stairs
The first time up was the toughest. We were beginning to feel in a little better shape by the end. Michael is very fit so he just watched in silence as we struggled. Definitely need to work out more. Milan had some attractive people wearing nice clothes.

19th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Northern Italy
What can I say? I didn't think you'd have room for more food after we stuffed ourselves in Armenia. But you guys have the determination gene...always room for a bit more. Great pics.

19th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Northern Italy
You would not think we could have eaten any more.... but clearly we were able to force ourselves. Thanks for following along.

19th November 2017

nancic123
Nanci and David Curry

Good Things!
Good wine, good food, good friends and good views. All the best things and even a few cities we haven't been to. All the reasons we need to make our way back to Italy soon!

19th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Good things!
You've got to get back to Italy soon. So many places undiscovered that you will enjoy.

20th November 2017

michelleandkev
Michelle & Kevin Cavanagh

Lake Como & Bellagio
As usual I thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog about the Lombardy Region. Some great pics to enjoy which brought back happy memories of our visits to Lake Como and Bellagio a few years ago. You've given me so many reasons to consider going back!

20th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Lake Como & Bellagio
You must go back! Just a great region of the world. Thank you for reading along. MJ

20th November 2017

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

What a way to wind down the trip
Ah, I can see the relaxation on your faces. Lake Como, food, Milan, fashion- what a wonderful time it looks like. Thanks for sharing.

20th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Winding down
It was a great trip and the Italy portion certainly was a different pace. All of your senses will be used on a trip to Northern Italy.

20th November 2017

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

Too bad, George never called!
For a moment I almost believed George Clooney is your personal friend! Right away I realized MJ must be pulling our leg. How could I be so naive, especially when dealing with MJ! Can't believe the luggage return! I think I should forward your story to United for them to take a lesson or two in luggage handling. Once my luggage from Tokyo reached Calgary 10 days later because UA goofed up! I missed my chance to visit Milan as we had to cut short our time in Venice. From your description it seems, I can't afford to miss it next time. It appears you and Dave had a great trip to Italy...sightseeing, food, wine and good company. Great blog! Let's see what Iceland has to offer!

20th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Too bad, George never called!
Ha ha... what do you mean you believed he is our friend? Isn't he? No. oh well. A lot of airlines could learn from the luggage experience but we owe all of it to our wonderful waitress who called local police, the train chief locally who spoke to the conductor and so on. She was really amazing! You must get back to Northern Italy.

20th November 2017

Michael Huffman
non-member comment

Traveling with friends
Traveling with like-minded souls is one of life's greatest joys. Having adventures, creating and sharing travel stories makes friendship bonds stronger. Traveling with anyone is a true test of any friendship. The fact we've traveled together successfully several times is a reflection of how well we truly get along. Travel adventures always tend to find me, my suitcase as case in point. It's good to travel with sane, organized friends who see these things as future stories without getting attached to negative aspects and judgement. Like a good suitcase, good friends roll from one adventures to the next.

20th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Traveling with friends
.... like a good suitcase, good friends roll from one adventure to the next... Great line. No wonder you are a published author! It was great seeing you again. Thanks for joining us. No telling what continent we will find you on next time. Cheers.

20th November 2017

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

Bella Italia
Yes I remember steps and hills to climb up from Lake Como ...but always so worth it to have those views. And I always loved taking the ferry across to the various little towns. And it’s very handy to have that funicular in Bergamo . Travelling in Italy is always so rewarding.

20th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Bella Italia
All around the world the good stuff is up hill .... so we continue to climb. Those views are amazing. Italy is a joy to all the senses and my weight gain proves it. MJ

20th November 2017

Such culinary artistry!

Crannster
Theresa and Dave

Breakfast
It's seven in the morning here - I want to eat this for breakfast - it looks great... Yesterday, we went to the only store in our little town. The lack of variety, often means that Theresa and I have to be creative, but rarely can we cook exotic dishes. We both love Italian food, and your blogs leave us drooling. It's nice to read about somewhere different too - I like off-the-beaten-track travels. Dave

20th November 2017

Such culinary artistry!

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Breakfast
I'm with you I could eat this for breakfast. You'll need to go to Italy and take a cooking class. You can be very creative with food after that. I love the pasta sauce that is nothing but olive oil, butter and sage. OMG.

20th November 2017

Duomo di Milano

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

You can walk on the roof
Did you get up on the roof? We did when we were there. It was a surreal experience to walk in between the pillars up there. We absolutely loved that. /Ake

20th November 2017

Duomo di Milano

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

You can walk on the roof
Italy offers so much beauty and great places to view it from. Milan is a great city.

20th November 2017

Marsha
non-member comment

Lombardy region
Looks like a beautiful relaxing trip all around! And now enjoy the Blue Lagoon and all the waterfalls in Iceland. ? ?

20th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Lombardy region
Beautiful and relaxing. Italy guarantees a great time.

21st November 2017

Stunning Lake Como

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Beautiful
Just beautiful

21st November 2017

Stunning Lake Como

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Beautiful
Every sunset was different

21st November 2017

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Lake Como
What beautiful photos of Lake Como. I also love visiting less popular tourist destinations, so have noted the names of the places you've both visited.

21st November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Lake Como
We look forward to your future blogs.... and maybe they will include off the beaten path Italy and other countries. Loved your last blog.

21st November 2017

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

The thigh of Italy
Of all the lost/misplaced luggage stories I've heard, Michael's train experience probably has the most unusual but great ending! How lucky you came across that lovely waitress. From reading about everything you saw and ate in Italy, it seemed like you were there much longer than four weeks. I bet you missed the glorious food after you left :)

22nd November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The thigh of Italy
Actually we were glad to get home and stop eating. As much as we loved it we've only had pasta once since we returned. We were just talking about the fact that we might like to have some soon. Michael was fortunate we found some one so wonderful to assist us. She was not going to give up. She kept making phone calls.

26th November 2017

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Wow, What a Journey!
Wow! What a journey you guys are having. Beginning in off-the-beaten track Central Asia, through Armenia, Northern Italy, and next up Iceland! What an amazing adventure! Loved the return of the suitcase in this one, visiting the non-touristy Bergamo, and then stylish Milan. Great travel reading :)

28th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Wow, What a journey!
Alex, thanks for following along. It was a great trip... a variety of experiences. We were pleasantly surprised by those quaint Italian towns that few go to. Such a joy.

5th March 2018

Katha Turbostern
Kathas World

Wonderful region and beautiful pics!
Your post and pictures brought back memories of this beautiful region. I went to Lake Como, Milan, and Bergamo with my parents when I was a girl. Would love to go back, your story and pics really inspired me to do so. Thanks!

5th March 2018

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Thanks for reading along
A part of the world worth visiting more than once.

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