Bongiorno.
We woke today to grey skies and rain which continued for much of the day. Leaving Baveno we skirted around Lake Maggiore which would be beautiful on a fine day. Crossing into Switzerland the coach headed to Lugano where we bought chocolate (yum!). Lugano is on the shores of Lake Lugano which is also a beautiful spot and a popular place to live and to visit. Our Tour Director, Daniele, although Italian, lives in Lugano, where he says it suits him and his work.
It was then on to Como which specializes in silk products. By this time the rain had cleared and the sun was out so we boarded a launch to view Lake Como. The lake is surrounded by exclusive villas of the rich and famous, very expensive real estate.
Then it was back to our hotel at Baveno and to a local eatery, the Upside Down Restaurant, for dinner.
The hotel was beautiful, being on the lake, with wonderful views and fitted out luxuriously. It is owned by a family which owns six hotels in the area, this one and another are linked by an underground tunnel which is lined with art works.
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