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
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
Como City Old Town – Day 14
After a full day exploring the beauty of Bellagio and Varenna by ferry, we made a quick stop in downtown Como the next day, tired, chilly, and caught in the rain. At first glance, it didn’t leave much of an impression, and we didn’t stay long. What we didn’t realize at the time was that we had barely scratched the surface. Como had so much more to offer, and we nearly missed it. The next day, we walked past the waterfront area in search of the Cathedral. The closer we got, the… Read More
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