Lago Como

As part of the European adventure was to travel 'outside' of France ( more of Hayley's wish as apparently France has everything) next stop would be Lago du Como or Lake Como as we know it. It was a long drive from La Clusaz for Ludo with an overnight stopover outside Milan before arriving in a little non touristy village called Brienno half way up the lake on the eastern side. Our apartment was perfect for what we wanted - quiet, cozy with great views on the lake.
Lago du Como is one of the largest lakes in Europe with many Italian villages dotted around the lake, some traditional & some more touristy.
First day was a must do boat trip over to one of the tourist villages called bellagio which didn't disappoint. A picturesque village with cobblestone paths, traditional pizzerias & gelato bars & a lovely park overlooking the lake. First gelato didn't dissapoint...so good & 3 euro for 3 scoops...

Day 2 was a grand car trip inland to see some of the local villages & take advantage some if the amazing views it offered. After a very windy drive & sometimes super scary road we finally made it to the 'balcony of Italy' a superb spot in the Italian/Swiss border overlooking both lake Como and Lake Lugano with the Swiss Alps in the background - simply stunning & perfect for a picnic lunch.

Forza Italia (enfin a la coupe du monde on va leur régler leur compte quand meme)

Day 3 was a little more relaxed & low key as Ludo and Chloe decided to venture out in the canoe that belonged to the guy who rented us the apartment. The plan was to meet ( Ludo & Chloe canoe & Hayley & Elodie drive ) in the next village Lagilo which is famous for the village where George Clooney has a holiday villa. Couldn't see much when driving past the mansion but Ludo managed to get better view on the canoe & apparently George was around. A nice coffee at George's local, drive to nearby villages & a traditonal pizza at the local topped off a great day..

Nice selfie, is it?

Our neighbour a couple of paddle away from ours. Thanks George for the apero!

Our flat

It's Wednesday in March at Lake Como. No one's there. Love the touristy place without the tourists (btw don't attempt to come here in peak season - driving and parking would be your worst nightmare)

Last addition. We've visited a beautiful villa along the Greenway (a path walk around the lake) which was stunning! The Greenway is the way to visit the lake through the little streets and hamlets above the lake. A must to do. Bye bye Lake Como.