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Published: September 7th 2010
Desenzana
Enclosed harbour at Desenzana Blog 4: The Italian Lakes: Lake Garda
Buongiorno to blogees who have survived our blogs to this point, thanks for sticking with it.
Someone asked when we get the time to do this. Well because the netbook is portable we can use it in airports, on trains, at stations and after we return from dinner in the evening. It is an excellent distraction at these places.
Day 1
Short train trip from Verona to Desenzana at the base of Lake Garda. we leaped onto a ferry to Malcesine up near the top of the lake. The ferry criss crossed the lake and pulled in at the most delightful looking little villages. At Malcesine we ascended to the top of Mt Baldo (named after my head) in a cable car which held about 50 people max weight 5000kg travelling at up to 8m/s (for the tech heads), there were few oohs and ahs (swaying) as we went over the pylons to the top 1745m above incredible lake /mountain views with the medieval village and castle way below.. Malcesine village was so picturesque with its tiny enclosed harbour, narrow steep cobbled streets and castle
Day 2
Started the day with
Mermaid
Human statue on Malcesine's tiny harbour train trip to Pescheria, comparing 3 modes of transport train/bus are comparable in price- ferries though the most scenic are much dearer (ie X3)
P is a small surrounded by 16 C walls and moat.. Lake was lined by row of spreading oaks.
By mid morning we ferried off to Sirmione- best was the Scaliger Castle (13th century), including a rare example of medieval port fortification (enclosed harbour), which was used by the Scaliger fleet. Great views from top of tower which seemed to have 1000 steps (it did said L's blisters)
Walked along the narrow strip of beach out to the Roman ruins of Catullo at the end of the peninsula where L tried to lose D by heading down to the sea, but with only one exit to the vast complex they were eventually reunited!!!! The museum contained ancient fragments that had been dug up from this mansion. The main historical landmark of Sirmione is the so-called Grotto of Catullus (Grotte di Catullo), the most striking example of a Roman private edifice discovered in northern Italy. The edifice had a rectangular plan and measured 167 x 105 m. The town is famous for its thermal springs.
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Margot
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I am an avid armchair traveller of your trip and love the latest photos/blog. However, the Ice Cream Virus has arrived at our place (I didn't know it could spread world wide so quickly) and Ramon and I have each just finished a decidely decadent chocolate filled ice cream Drumstick. Does Lorraine have a cure for this insidious virus? Keep well and we look forward to your next adventure.