Walking around
Church bells, long and loud woke us at 7:15 and I was glad because it was market day here. The morning light on our lovely island view did not disappoint:
We went downstairs into the piazza and it was the smallest market day I’ve ever seen. One stall for clothes, one for shoes and one for fruit and vegetables. We had a good chuckle and went into the Piccolo Bar for coffee and a “brioche” which is more like a croissant. We did a little bit of grocery shopping and exploring. The Bancomat was our first goal. We had a good steep walk up the hill, and stopped into the church at the top where we lit a candle for our three grandgirls.
Here’s a shot from walking back:
There is a walking path around this little peninsula, about 2.5 miles, so off we went. Great views of the lake and fabulous spring blooming trees and flowers made for a very satisfying walk. Luckily the path was mostly flat because we don’t quite have our “hill legs” yet.
We came back upstairs. (I haven’t yet mentioned that this is a 3 story walk-up apartment.) Our bread and prosciutto were a great lunch.
After our rest time, we went down for a nice wander about. I bought 2 beautiful, Bertozzi linen napkins for us to use on the trip and bring home. And we had some really good gelato–bacio and pistacchio for me, chocolate and mango for Ken. We found a little sunny spot on the lake to enjoy the treats, then moved to the main piazza and did some people, bird, and duck watching for a while.
I made us a really decent vegetable soup for dinner, which we enjoyed with a bottle of local red wine.
This is it. And I love it.
Lovely beginning! Making soup on your first night? Very ambitious!
In October 2022, I stayed in an apartment building called Ortaflats which was on the same pizza you are at, with the same glorious views. Check out a cute little bakery/Cafe nearby called The Palace. It opens around 9:30 or 10:30 am
I absolutely love reading about your adventures in Italy! It sounds like such a beautiful place with so much history and culture to explore. I was particularly interested in your mention of the church and lighting a candle for your granddaughters. As someone who is not particularly religious, I often wonder about the significance and meaning behind certain customs and traditions within different religions. What does lighting a candle symbolize in the Catholic faith? Is it a form of prayer or a way to honor and remember loved ones? I would love to learn more about the cultural and spiritual aspects of the places you visit. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!