Cernobbio

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We added text and photos to Venezia.

Sorry we didn't check in during the Como days. The Internet spots were in Como; we were 15 minutes away by boat, so didn't make the time to blog. The photos hardly do justice to the beauty of Lago di Como. The mountains just pop up out of the water; little villages built into the hillsides. The best transportation seems to be by boat - certainly the most enjoyable. It's low season now, so there are very few tourists in Cernobbio. We love the slowness of the area. We called the "dock boy" Ricco Suavé because he was so full of himself. He worked about 10 minutes of every hour and disappeared until 5 minutes before the next boat.

It took about a little over an hour by the fast boat to reach Belagio. (This is one huge lake.) George Clooney stood us up for lunch, so we dined at a quaint little restaurantè without him. Guess he was in Rome that day. His loss. No digitial photos because we forgot to charge the battery the night before. Sorry. We'll add photos from Pat's film camera after we get home. It was equally as serene as Cernobbio; just a few more tourists. Can't imagine what it must be like during high season.

Como was setting up for the Gyro di Lombardia - a bike race around the lake. It's a huge deal - maybe the northern Italian version of the Tour de France. We decided not to do it because it started in Switzerland. Too much hassle at the border. Anyway, streets would be closed Saturday (10/14) morning. Fortunately, we got to the train station before they were closed. Phew - another train not missed.

X-Ray Pat had to visit the museum of Allesandro Volta. Not wanting to be bored stupid, I decided to wait for him outside in a small park by the lake. This old man (like 80) started talking to me. I told him "Io non parlare Italino" but it didn't matter. As he sat next to me talking about who knows what, he kept getting closer. Pretty soon the roaming hands started and a kiss on the cheek. Arrevederci chump. Now I know why women should not be alone in Italy. Jenny, how did you do it?

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Photos

Cernobbio
View from the boat dock area looking toward the city.

Hotel Regina Olga
Our home on the lake.

Funicolare
Beginning of the incline ride up to Burante, a small town overlooking Como.

Funicolare2
The car awaiting passengers at the bottom.

Funicolare3
Look carefully in the center for the yellow car. Isn't digital photography amazing that we took this while going up the mountain?????

Funicolare 4
This shows the whole journey.

Burante
View from the top of the Funiculare looking down toward Como.

Morning Cappuccino
for Ann; Ice Cream bar for Pat.

Duomo protection
Note the clear plastic protection from the pigeons.

Lago di Como
This is one long lake at 46 km! The north end, seen from Belagio.

Swan
Last photo from my camera in Belagio. Not George, but close enough!

Belagio, as shown by the lovely Ann
From the docks it's uphill! At least there's steps.

Comments

[Teresa]

Amazing
The pictures are amazing and I am sure they dont do justice to what it is really like...I'm so jealous I am glad you are having a good time...And dad make sure you dont leave ann alone again...ha ha

[Sandra]

Heavenly
Hey you two - I'm loving your photos and hope you're having just the best time. Sooooooooooooo cool! Much love - Sandra