Bernina Express and flow

This morning was an early start to catch the train across Switzerland. I took the Bernina Express over the Swiss Alps to the Italian town of Tirano. It is one of only a couple of train routes considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it doesn’t disappoint. Throughout the route, I could see cyclists riding the road and was envious. I would love to come back and have that experience.

The train ride ended in Tirano, Italy, shortly after passing the Basilika Madonna di Tirano. It is one of the starting points for Il Cammino de Mariano delle Alpi. Another pilgrimage someone might be convinced to do!

Once I arrived in Tirano, I realized the bus station was a construction mess and on top of that, there is no bus service to my next destination on Sunday. That and the fact there will be a transportation strike beginning Monday night, I decided to skip the mountains and head to Lecco, on the shores of Lake Como. After an exciting bus ride and then a torrential thunderstorm, I made my way downtown for a nice pasta dinner.

Tomorrow I will get up early for breakfast and some exploring before heading to Milan for lunch, then off to Florence before all the trains stop!Read more