Unfortunately we missed the turn off to Lake garda after coming over the Brenner pass, so had to settle for lunch on the southern shore of lake garda, instead of the mountainous northern side. A couple of hours later, and we arrived early in Ispra on Lake Maggiore, around 45 mins drive north of Milan.
Rob had planned an extensive evening programme for both weary travellers, however had make cancellations due to the poor state of Rich, still under the weather from a flu bug. Rob took us to a small bar in Cerro with superb views over the lake towards the alps. The next day (Sunday) , after an early night and spirits were high, with Rich feeling slightly recovered after a good nights sleep. Rob was already up early pruning some fruit trees in the garden, and cutting the grass. Following a leisurely lunch we headed off with Rob, Laura and the two children (Loick & Elisa) up a nearby mountain which offered some interesting driving conditions (read multiple s curves), and some spectacular views of the surrounding lakes. The children enjoyed the games park, the balloon race, and playing on their cycles before heading back to Ispra for dinner.
Rob took us out to a nearby bar where we tried some filthy cocktails which seemed to made without mixers (urggggghhh that was painful said Tris) ! The Bar maid was rather unfriendly, however this didn't bother us too much since she was spectacularly beautiful. Rich refused to have any photographs taken of this event !
We managed to get some excellent pizzas with a bottle of free wine, and headed back to robs for another quiet evening.
Richie is finally back on the beer...
Rob had planned an extensive evening programme for both weary travellers, however had make cancellations due to the poor state of Rich, still under the weather from a flu bug. Rob took us to a small bar in Cerro with superb views over the lake towards the alps. The next day (Sunday) , after an early night and spirits were high, with Rich feeling slightly recovered after a good nights sleep. Rob was already up early pruning some fruit trees in the garden, and cutting the grass. Following a leisurely lunch we headed off with Rob, Laura and the two children (Loick & Elisa) up a nearby mountain which offered some interesting driving conditions (read multiple s curves), and some spectacular views of the surrounding lakes. The children enjoyed the games park, the balloon race, and playing on their cycles before heading back to Ispra for dinner.
Rob took us out to a nearby bar where we tried some filthy cocktails which seemed to made without mixers (urggggghhh that was painful said Tris) ! The Bar maid was rather unfriendly, however this didn't bother us too much since she was spectacularly beautiful. Rich refused to have any photographs taken of this event !
We managed to get some excellent pizzas with a bottle of free wine, and headed back to robs for another quiet evening.
Richie is finally back on the beer...
1 comment:
Hmm, your readers have noticed a certain recurring theme in your blog - and it's not 'culture'! Sounds like you're having fun though, boys :)
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