Messing About in Boats

A leisurely start this morning saw us wandering down to the waterfront just before 10:00 to buy breakfast. After our late breakfast and getting the laundry organised, we strolled around to the ferry terminal and bought all-day tickets for the middle section of the lake.

Our first boat trip took us across the Bellagio which is on the point that splits the southern end of Lake Como in two. Bellagio is quite different to Varenna as it is the place where the "rich & famous" hang out. We wandered around its narrow alleys and looked inside the Basilica di San Giacomo before having a light lunch in a park.

We then wandered back to the ferry terminal and this time took one to Menaggio which is on the other side of Lake Como from Varenna. After another pleasant stroll and a wonderful gelati, we made our way back to the ferry terminal for our last boat for the day...back to Varenna. 

Bellagio and Menaggio were both nice in their own ways but for us, Varenna is best.