Lago (Lake) Como

14 Sep 2010

My second time in the area, Lago Como.  Back around 10 years ago, we hopped between towns along the lake.  This time, with the same trip partner, we went to the town Como by train.  It takes about an hour from Milan Cadorna station and costs not so much.  It was a nice day, blessed with sunshine, blue sky and awesome scenery.

Our first spot is Basilica Sant'Abbondio, a bit outside of the town. It's Romanesque, raw and mighty among the other architectural styles. Inside are fabulous frescos. The church has been standing for over 1000 years. Isn't it great?


The most striking momoment in the town centre is definitely the cathedral, mixed Gothic and Renaissance styles. It stands at the focal point of the busiest square. Facing it are a few restarants. Mostly pricey and touristic but one in the corner offered pizza along with water, coffee at a very affordable price. A good deal and a good place to glimpse Italian life. September, no longer peak season for tourists. 



It's a lovely walk along the lake.  Weekday, citizens were layback.  Some laid on the grass in garden along the lake.  Beautiful houses, art, Volta temple, people, relaxed atmosphere all compose a naturally nice picture.  It's a pleasure walk.  Ducks, pigeons and swans walked almost with us together.  Water planes docked near the coast.  Life is blessed.  So free and luxury seems affordable.


Middle of the round trip comes the Villa Olmo.  The villa is closed but the garden opened to the public.  Statues line up to welcome guests.  No stress, take your time or even a nap on the lawn.  No one minds.  A few trees already wore yellow and red.  The atmosphere was mixed with cheerful warmth and slight melancholic sigh.  Romantic!

 

Love in the air, one could breath it in.  A couple riding on their bikes, passing through the villa.  Young couples lying next to each other, enjoyed sunshine and time together.  Wonderful!


Time passed quicky.  It's close to the end of my last full day in Italy.  The sun came closer to the horizon.  My farewell to the bravo country.


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