Today was a ferry ride around Lake Como.
Educational Moment: Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy, and the fifth deepest in all of Europe. The lake is considered glacial and that impacts the color. The main source of water to the lake is the river Adda, which enters the lake from the north end. The lake has three main branches, which form an inverted Y shape. The lake has many cities along it’s coast.
Everyone went down across the street to buy tickets at what they thought was opening time – 7:00 AM. Surprise you can’t only buy 20 minutes before a ferry. Even bigger surprise at ticket time, if you are American, they only want cash. “Cash only! Cash only” Debbie was one Euro short. Luckily, Jerry could float here the loan.
The group first went to Bellagio to hunt for George. They were sure that George would want to invite them for lunch. Yes, the Bellagio casino was named after the city. Not really sure why -there are no dancing waters. Joyce and Debbie were forced to purchase gelato for toilet access for everyone. They left Bellagio by ferry before the big mind boggling wait of two hours.
They took another ferry to see Villa Carlotta. It was an old villa built in the 1700s and passed between people until some Princess named Carlotta got it. There are beautiful gardens and rooms full of art.
They ended the day on a ferry and train to get home. Still no George.
