Verona to Lake Orta San Julio

Maybe the best first nights’ sleep traveling to Europe. Our room was quiet, cool, and the bed very comfortable! Out for a morning stroll through Verona trying to beat the heat. Beautiful! Breakfast served in our room, climbed a hill for one last view then headed west. Drove through a very industrial area dotted by wine grapes and gorgeous villages off of the highway. Made it to Stresa, a town on Lake Maggiore. Beautiful. JD went for a swim after lunch and we headed to Orta San Guilo where we are staying. Stunning mountain lake with a an island sanctuary in the middle of it. Checked in and walked through town (so hot, but cooler than Verona!) Decided to paddle board out to the island and swim to cool off.
I was thinking I wouldn’t fall so kept my lightweight dress on. Famous last thoughts. The water was so refreshing:) Explored the island and just as God does, it was filled with signs encouraging silence and stillness. (Galene!!) We floated for a while on our boards looking at majestic peaks in the distance that we think are Swiss. Watched the sunset, visited a small church, pizza and charcuterie board in a lovely terrace restaurant. Va beneRead more