Lake Como

We started out with a very small rental car. I needed a automatic because it has been toooooooooooooo many years since I drove a stick. Well we started out at 9:45 am, Gregg, Alina and myself. The roads were easy to travel on and the drive there went smooth. Upon entering the lake area we made great time. Not knowing we were going to take 45 minutes to a hour climbing the very narrow roads to the hotel. That part was a little nerve racking. I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we dropped our luggage and went to the ferry. There are several Cities on the ferry and they are all beautiful.

I am having a affagotto (I think I spelled it right) Coffee, vanilla gelato, and whipped cream. It was as good as it looks. All the girls talk about them all the time. I think I know why. This was our first ferry stop. We had lunch and I had mac and cheese. Sounds great, right? Well it was. It was also alittle different from the stuff I get at home. Steve makes his world famous Mac and Cheese. They have not gotten the message yet, his was better but this was good.

This is Gregg and Alina walking the streets. THe streets were so cool. Little steps going straight up and alleys with stores ans restraunts. I bought myself a blue scarf of silk for 10 euros. It was very not me and I love it. I wore it to the graduation of the last class.



This is a great shot from the water of Beliago. It is truely a beautiful city. It was written in my travel book as the prettiest city in Europe. I don't know if it is true or not but I can understand why it was said. All the streets are alleys with stone steps and walls. Stores just kinda blend in. The water in clear as glass. The houses sitting on the hills and all the boats in the lakes and docks. It was fabulous. I am sorry to say we did not encounter George. We did not even see his house. Well maybe another time. I am sending another blog tonight so I can send more pictures.
Yvonne