Lake Como Venetian Boat – Day 18
We were supposed to take an all day cruise on Lake Como the morning after we arrived but the weather prevented that from happening. Thankfully we were able to extend our journey in Como by a day and reschedule with our Captain for the last day. We went to bed the night before, praying the sun would be shining! This is what we woke up to. Before heading out for the day, we had a very hearty breakfast at the Hotel Villa Flori. It was included in our rate and was actually… Read More
Lake Como and Bellagio – Day 17 Part 2
Bellagio really is a gem. So picturesque and quaint. Here is a photoblog dedicated to this jewel of Lake Como. Just look at all of those stunning flowers. They were everywhere. I’m tempted to say Bellagio is the prettiest of all the towns and villages in the Lake Como area. Truly, it is stunning, picture perfect. Tons of steep stairways make up a good part of the “streets” of Como with shops, cafés, and restaurants lining the way up and down. The higher you go, the more breathtaking the views. And so… Read More
Lake Como and Bellagio – Day 17
After breakfast, we set out on foot and explored the area as much as we could today, at our own pace. Our first stop was getting ferry tickets to Bellagio. Since the weather was much nicer, we wanted to revisit this town. Ferry tickets for the speed ferry sold out quickly while we were in line so we got tickets for two hours later and headed into Como first. We were planning to do this at some point anyway so we were glad for the opportunity. We love the streets of Como… Read More
Cernobbia and the Secret Garden
Day 16 Continued: One of our greatest discoveries while in the Lake Como area with stumbling upon the Secret Hidden Garden in Cernobbio. It is an oasis of tranquility and so hidden, you would never know it was there. Here are a few photos we captured to share but they can hardly touch the actual experience of being there. First, the gorgeous, vibrant flowers and small trickling stream in the background! I loved the benches along the way, inviting you to stop and stay a while! My favorite of all was the… Read More
Cernobbio – Day 16
It was a beautiful morning! This is the view that greeted us as we left our villa. We spent the day exploring in and around Lake Como at a very relaxed leisurely pace. Because it was so nice out, we actually took a very long walk from our hotel into Como’s Old Town, explored quite a bit, and enjoyed some amazing gelato at L’ULivo, which is very close to the Lakeside Promenade. While we could have stayed in Como and continued to meander through the streets, we instead hopped on a local… Read More
Milan – Day 15
While staying in Lake Como, we were determined to visit Milan, which we had both traveled through in the past, but never stopped long enough to explore. It is an easy 40 minute train ride from Como and well worth the time. While you could spend several days exploring Milan, it is still worth spending half a day there and getting to see a few of the highlights. I am sure we could’ve seen much more than we did, but we like to move at a slow leisurely pace and take it… Read More
Como Old Town – Day 14 Part 2
Shopping, Dining, and Cafés. Come along on this Photoblog with me as we explore the streets of Old Town Como. Let’s start with a cup of coffee. The below was one of our favorite places. Small, intimate, friendly service, and delicious drinks. We visited this café several times. Hunting in Como for kitchen goods would be extraordinarily fun. They have so many unique dishes and gadgets, not to mention how vibrant the colors are. And then there’s the clothing. Being so close to the fashion capital of Milan can’t help but elevate… Read More
Como City Old Town – Day 14
We briefly visited downtown Como after our ferry exploration to Bellagio and Varenna the day before and it was raining, so we didn’t stay long. We weren’t too impressed but had no idea we had only seen a fraction of Como! We were a bit cold and tired after so much trekking. We gave up a little too quickly, anxious to get back to the warmth of our hotel. We had no idea what we had missed. The next day, we walked past the waterfront area in search of the Cathedral. The… Read More
Varenna – Day 13 Part 3
After the gorgeous town of Bellagio, we decided to visit the traditional and equally picturesque village of Varenna, an easy ferry ride away! I am so happy we did this on a rainy day. We returned four days later when the sun was shining and we could barely move, it was that crowded! But I’ll save that story for another day. While in Varenna, we wandered through the streets and found one of the best gelaterias! I don’t think I took a photo of it this time around, but may have one… Read More
Bellagio – Day 13 Part 2
Day 13 Continued: We ended up seeing so much on this day, I will have multiple posts to share! On this specific morning, it was raining off and on. We were supposed to enjoy a full day cruising privately on the lake but rescheduled due to weather. We decided instead to hop on a ferry and head to Bellagio, the “Jewel of Lake Como”. I have to admit that initially we were a bit disappointed with the rain until we arrived into Bellagio and realized how much less crowded the ferries and… Read More
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