Left Lake Maggiore at 9.30am. heading for Lake Como.
When we left we continued up to the northern end of the lake, which is in Switzerland. We crossed boarders between Italy and Switzerland four times today. Left Italy crossed to Switzerland, back into Italy,back into Switzerland and ended up in Italy. The borders run through Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano.
This morning the mist had lifted a little but still no wind and very hot and humid. We reached 32 deg. during the day. Took the above photo once again from our apmnt. before we left, as you can see a little more lake.
Just realised that I posted similar shot yesterday but this one shows more lake. Still in Lake Maggiore as we were leaving.
It was a really nice drive today around all the lakes. This is further north in the Swiss part all very nice. Drove through Locarno.
Was taking another photo and then looked down and saw this pretty setting. Someones house right on the lake. As we went around the top of the lake we drove a little bit down the other side which was interesting looking back across to we we had come from. We left Switzerland at Ranzo back into Italy. We could look back across the lake to see how high up it was where we were staying. The last town we drove to was Luino then we turned inland and headed to Lake Lugano, where we crossed back into Switzerland. It wasn't very far from Lake Maggiore..
We have now driven through the town of Lugano and continuing along the northern side of Lake Lugano, which started in Switzerland, and then crossed back into Italy again. Confused. I am.
Lake Lugano top and below
We have now arrived at the shores of Lake Como, at Menaggio. We then continued north up the lake edge . What a great area a bit classier and more tourists. Expensive accom and most of the good places are pre- booked. The weather is clearer as there is a good breeze coming along the lake.
Look at that picture Pat.......make you homesick??
This is looking down over our accom .as we were arriving. When I saw this church steeple I immediately saw the big bells and thought , I hope they don't ding dong over our room every hour, but fortunately haven't heard a thing so far. They love their church bells over this side of the world.
This is the lake side of our accom. and thats our room on the left. You can just see Pete sitting back enjoying the breeze. It has been so hot. Just to the right of the Photo (outside the photo) is a beach running along in front of the Hotet Lumin situated in a place called Cremia.
This taken from our balcony.
Looking along the front of the hotel from our balcony.
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That's me swimming, nearly got run over by a wind surfer as he was coming in. As soon as we arrived I got into the lake. So refreshing. In fact it is now 10.30pm and our door is open and I am listening to the waves rolling up on the beach. It's still very hot and just said to PT I wouldn't mind another swim. He said off you go.................
Another view looking over the lake from the balcony.
We have just skyped Steffi and Torsten and they were saying that the whole of Europe is experiencing very hot weather at present. Hopefully the hunidity won't last too long, it's a killer.
Skyped Jen and funny seeing her wrapped up to keep warm and Adam just leaving for work in a thick jacket.
Steffi asked after you Jen and Dave and your families. Things seem to be going to plan although she was worrying about her dress but thinks that is now all sorted.
Dave, when are you going to be connected to Skype...let us know.
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