We scooted to Varenna to catch a boat across to Bellagio - "the pearl of lake Como". It certainly had lots of character and lovely corners to explore. Some of the villas were huge and had amazing gates, drives, out buildings and that was all I could see by peering through the gates! We returned after lunch to Varenna and strolled about. Another town full of hidden surprises and a calm atmosphere. The ice creams we had were to die for. There are loads of boat routes all over the lake but getting on the correct one is a test as the info board often doesn't match reality.
view towards Bellagio
Steep streets
view back to Varenna
Varenna from the boat
The return scoot ride was more enjoyable as I now had the measure of the Italian drivers - just ignore them. The sun was still out so we returned to have tea - at 5pm of course. (Our tea bag supply is on schedule to last until Dec)
Views are brilliant and Varenna looks nice - had a quick look round on Google Street View, but your shot of Varenna from the boat is much more immpressive. Nice weather
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