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October 5th 2015
Published: December 13th 2017
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Mom nature is back to her cooperative self. We again had a beautiful day. High about seventy or so with a few scattered clouds. Thanks Mom.

We were able to visit the sort of sights today that were not possible on Lake Como. There are at least three small islands in Lake Maggiore. We visited two by ferry says Bird (HP thinks otherwise you would assume we swam). We do not know if the Romans used the islands, but one would doubt it as they did not need a defensive position. We do know they were in use at least by the ninth century.

On the islands we see the typical small passage ways. These 4-5 acre islands have 50-60 permanent residents on each. The support is only tourism. All businesses are either luxury hotels, restaurants or tourist traps (shops). Nonetheless it was all very attractive and enchanting.

Tomorrow we are off to Cinque Terre. This area is below Genoa, where we may make a brief stop. Chris, the guy who discovered America, at least for folks who are not Native Americans, was born here. Cinque Terre is known as very photogenic with towns hanging from cliffs just above the Mediterranean. Weather should be conducive.

We would be remiss not to note that the Falcons preserved some Georgia pride by trouncing the evil folks from Texas. Team looks good and seems to be improving each week. Go Falcons!

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6th October 2015

So happy to see a beautiful picture of Bird---

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