Today was a day on the lake, visiting some of the beautiful towns on Lake Como.

The Swiss influence is very evident in this part of Italy – guess that is likely when it’s just across the border. The photos show you what I mean.  Each town is just as beautiful as the next.

When we arrived at Como,  George Clooney  was nowhere to be seen. Thought he knew we were coming.

But Tony managed to get a photo of his house – not shown below, but now in safe keeping!

Lunch at Varenna was special – a very pretty garden township with lots of interesting things to discover.

Check out the photos

Bellagio from the water

Bellagio from the water

One of the many villas on the lake

The Swiss influence

The towns on Lake Como

The hazy conditions don’t do justice to the Lake’s beauty

Our police escort on Varenna

These old guys know how to get around

Tranquility on the lake

Plenty of steps on Varenna

Just love these shots

Taking a breather

A view of the lake

Calorie-free gelato. Mmm.