A late October wander around some of the quiet villages that hug the edges of Italy’s Lake Como provides a major contrast to the main tourist centres. As the air increasingly hints of winter, during weekdays it’s possible to walk for hours while rarely sighting another person. Local buses seem to travel at times unconnected with their published timetables, matching the random hours of restaurants and alimentari. More reliable ferries provide economical travel around the lake, offering the chance to hop off and explore.
Last year’s visit was enhanced by the generosity of friends who lent their village house for a relaxing week, complete with its expansive views of the lake and mountains. Most of the time a wildfire burned on high, causing a smoky haze. Locals attributed this rare fire event to the changing climate.
Grand villas contrast with modest village houses.Grand villas contrast with modest village houses.
Everyone needs an escalatorLakeside villages invite exploration
The main road in Laglio
Romance is in the air
A fire fighting plane scoops up another load of water to dump on the wildfireAnother tranquil evening soothes
I like to travel while having a base from which to roam.
Home is a small farm on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia, where I grow organic vegetables and fruit, keep a few chooks (chickens) and Dexter cattle. The place offers some country peace and quiet, and wildlife, as well as quick access to the inner suburbs of the city for my regular contrasting visits.
I enjoy walking, camping, swimming and snorkelling, photography, reading, listening to and playing music, and good food and wine.
A major flaw in my character is being susceptible to sales of air flights.
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Somewhere I would love to go! Super images ..🙂 Happy NY
Somewhere I would love to go! Super images ..🙂 Happy NY
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Thanks, Julie. Best wishes for the New Year.
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Lake Como looks and sounds amazing, fantastic photos
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