Head East They Say...(but before we go)

Time to leave Lake Como and head to Venice, but below are some final wonderful sites we'd love to share...plus a few funny moments. like every morning Meg and I look forward to Papa's crazy dream updates at the breakfast table each morning. Must have been all the wonderful food messing with his brain! LOL  

This was a wonderful park next to our hotel. You can almost see the history walk before your eyes.



A beautiful fountain reflecting the difficulty of how mom's of even olden days had a hard time getting the kids to behave during bath time!


The coolest tree bark ever!




Just trying to test the waters.....

and I got a little more than I bargained for, to my sisters amusement!


 










Beautiful Bellagio....

This was our beautiful wake-up call from Lake Como. Already I'm thinking I could get use to this!


After a perfect light breakfast of assorted fruit, cheeses, and much needed coffee we headed to the ferry boat which was to take us to the lovely little towns surrounding the lake.

This old retaining wall had a beauty all it's own....

When we arrived yesterday there was much rain and this morning it looked as if it would be the same, however as we began to cross it seemed as if the Alps had decided to peak out and say "good morning" as well.

I thought this was a beautiful contrast, Mans' creation paling next to God's.

If these stairs could talk....oh the stories they could tell. Shhhh, I think I hear a rumor....

This was a magnificent blown glass chandelier that this photo does no justice!

With every town along the lake you hear the wonderful bells.

These wonderful fountains were all over the city.

Run away little escargot.... run I say!!!!


Not a bad place for a bite I must say.

My beautiful sister enjoying a little Bloody Mary as we got our day started just right.


There is no way to describe how cool this tree was. It was like looking up a ladies skirt..... lol

Our wonderful Papa

Now that's what I call a lunch to remember!

My little buddy who patiently waited for anything we were willing to toss her way.

Don't know these folks, but they made a great pic!

Got to watch out for these little cars that pop out of no where!

One of the many beautiful side streets in Bellagio


City of Varenna


City of Menaggio


All the walkways are made of these wonderful stones from the lake.

First round of pics as promised...

A beautiful good bye from the homeland....


A much needed "hello" after the VERY narrow mountain roads. Now I understand why little cars are the norm around here!

One of the coolest places I have yet to eat in. Cantine Follie was recommended by our Hotel owner and was spot on what we needed. Wonderful wine selection and a meat and cheese plate to die for!