I would normally publish multiple posts on this topic but, with time being limited (due to my marathon on Sunday), today you have 4 days rolled into one… 🙂
Around this time of year, my wife, Judith, and I are in the very nice habit of taking a few days holiday by the side of Lake Como. It’s about a 4 hour drive over the Simplon Pass and this year, we stayed in Argegno. The contrast between the Pass and the lakeside couldn’t have been greater…
We’d never been up to the northern end of the lake, so we took a boat ride to the Abbey at Piona. The top end of the lake is obviously not as popular as the middle, because after Varenna, we had the boat to ourselves.
For our second full day we took the bus to Como town and the caught the boat back. Clearly the Italians are not as keen on time as the Swiss, as the clocks (pictured) all showed different times. (All three photos were taken within about 30 minutes of each other and none of them were right !)
We drove home via Mount Sighignola, which sits on the border between Italy and Switzerland. The view of Lugano and the lake that bears its name were simply stunning. We stopped for lunch in Bissone which, apart from being the birthplace of the architect Franceso Borromini, we discovered is on the InlovewithSwitzerland Grand Tour.
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GORGEOUS!!!!! I’m green with envy! I spent some time in Lugano and Locarno but sadly, not Lake Como. Now I want to go back. I’m laughing at Italians vs. Swiss with regard to time. It’s so notable! I remember standing on a train platform in Italy thinking : Welp. We’re not in Switzerland anymore, Toto. Best of luck with the marathon!!!! Run swiftly!
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Thanks Colby. It’s certainly a beautiful part of the world. (I guess that’s why we keep going back 🙂 ). On Sunday, my aim is simply to get round, but ideally in less than 4 hours. I’ll be bloggig about it on monday no doubt !
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Can’t wait!!!!!! Cheers, Friend!
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Me too! It’ll be all over by then and I can go back to normal eating and, of course, drinking! 🙂
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Honestly? That’s what I’m most excited about! 🙂
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Great minds and all that… A body needs fuel after all! 🙂 Though if all goes well, I’m considering doing the Zermatt marathon on 1st July. Check it out, the profile is brutal. Though at least that is something I can train for around here.
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Ohhhh! It must be magnificent!!! And a BEAST. I loved Zermatt. Googling…
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It’s certainly a ‘must see’ place for most visitors. But we prefer the peace and quiet of our valley, where there’s a lot less tourists. The Jungfrau marathon remains my most scenic race (by far), but we’ll see what the Zermatt marathon has to offer… Another event on my To do list is the Sierre – Zinal, (check it out), it’s another uphill climb.
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I will! Thank you! Some day I’ll be back. I’ll be sure to look you up. Your valley sounds lovely
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Your marathon has come around really quickly! Good luck, I hope you have fun and it goes well! I’m looking forwards to hearing about it.😊
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Thanks. You will certainly be hearing about it, (on Monday probably), come success or failure. 🙂
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Hi ho you should be able to type even if you can’t walk!!!
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Yes indeed, so let’s hope it’s a success story. 🙂
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I have faith that it will be!
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Beautiful pictures, gorgeous area!! And best wishes for this Sunday!
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Thanks Paula. I’ll do my best. 🙂
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Awesome post Mikey!! Love the mountains and scenery…hope you’ve had a great week and ready to go crush it Sunday…we’re cheering you all the way from Seattle. Cheers!
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Many thanks Jamesie – I’ll be listening for the cheers from afar… 🙂 My report will be posted on Monday…
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Best wishes for the marathon on Sunday! Great post on Como – your photographs are beautiful!
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Thank you Mary. Sorry for not replying sooner, but I was away (of course) and I have a problem replying on my phone. Post and result will be published tomorrow.
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I have found myself away for much of the past couple of months, not intending but priorities are directing my attention elsewhere these days. Still when I have an opportunity to pop in, it’s great to be able to see your beautiful photography work.
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Thank you Mary. That’s very kind of you to say so. I hope to find some new walking routes this summer – as well as some holiday photos too. So please keep popping in. 🙂
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