Up bright and early - a gorgeous day. We were just metres from the ferry ticket office - took the ferry to Locarno (in Switzerland) - 3 hours in all after stopping at all ports on the lake - then the train passing gorges, brooks, vineyards, chestnut woods and villages clinging to the mountain slopes - trip lasted just on 2 hours and the scenery was lovely. Once in Domossola, back in Italy, took the express train back to Belgirate. A day of beautiful mountain scenery. On the train trip back we were speaking to some Aussies who told us of the demise of the Gillard Government - we had no idea.
Next day we spent on the Lake exploring the towns of Verbano, Baveno and of course the Jewel of the Lake - Stresa - plus the 3 islands - Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori. Had a very tasty lunch right on the lake at Pescatori - another wonderful day.
Sorry to be leaving this morning but the good thing is we drove for 2 hours the entire length of the lake which was great as we had seen it from the water before and now from another aspect. We continued north into Switzerland and into the mountains and the scenery was nothing short of stunning - we have been so fortunate with the weather - it has been fine when it most mattered. Staying in a little village in Switzerland just south of the Austrian border in a valley surrounded by snow capped mountains - who could ask for more.
Ann
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