La Mia Famiglia in Italia (Lake Como)

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Mia Famiglia
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View from our villa in Bellagio
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Can you see the rainbow?
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Getting used to the idea of “grandpa”
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Our villa backdrop…. I am sickly thin from my surprise surgery.  But, it doesn’t last……
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Lake Como
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Lake Como
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Pajama party…Zoe and Ella
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Bellagio
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Dinner with family and friends!

Lake Como is one of the largest and most spectacular lakes I have ever visited.  It is super scenic and stretches for miles with villages sprawled all along the coasts on either side.  The view from our beautiful villa was one of never-ending sunsets, rainbows, water and mountains.  This was a very special place to share with family and friends.  Dinners, swimming, hot tubbing and exploring the village of Bellagio set the scene for exercise, chill-axing and some much needed computer time. A fun and energetic group of Brit and Mike’s friends showed up on day two and it was a party after that!  We loved the precious moments with Zoe and Ella and enjoyed the energy of “thirty somethings” excited to be traveling, exploring and partying in Italy! Bellagio is a quaint, but bustling village nestled up against the lake. Beautiful views, enticing restaurants, and charming cobblestone corridors made the hike down and up worthwhile.  We loved grabbing the motor scooter for a quick thirty minute drive up windy roads to get the “best view ever” and down again for dinner at the villa.  We loved Lake Como and it’s surroundings, but family and friends are what made our trip truly memorable.

La Mia Famiglia in Italia (Milan )

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My girls!
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The Duomo (Milan Cathedral)
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Zoe and Ella (special littles)
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Galleria ( Versace, Vuitton, Cole Haan….you get the idea)
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At the Duomo

Oh Milan….under impressed (we are realizing that we are just not that into BIG cities and would much rather be in the mountains).  The Duomo is spectacular and a fascinating slice of history, for sure.  The galleria of expensive and over the top fashion shopping made me drool.  Window shopping at it’s best, for sure.  However, the rest of the city was not memorable for us.  We are glad this was just a two night stop over and a place to meet up with family!!!  BONUS!   We are happily off to Lake Como for some much needed relaxation and family time.