Villa del Balbianello

Lago di Como welcomed us today with taxi rides to Lenno which is on the western shore of the lake and then to Bellagio. We visited Villa del Balbianello which is the most beautiful mansion on the peninsula of Lavedo. The last owner, Guido Monzino, left his estate, museums and gardens to the FAI upon his death at age 60 in 1988 (national trust of Italy).

Lunched right on the lake with pasta pasta pasta, wine and a happy little cappuccino, evviva!!

Then we explored Bellagio’s bustling streets and secret stairways. Soooo busy there! Got in trouble (in a good way) at the wine shop there, oyi!!

I was happy to return to our apartment in Varenna which is slower paced. And once again Ended the evening with dinner and wine.
Not pictured was the gelato we had after dinner from Bon Bon.. it is a shop owned by Alessandra who also owns our air bnb apartment. She makes fresh gelato right on premise. The two flavors I had: malgata- sweet wine and raisin- holy smokes, and the other was a combo of ricotta, fig and Carmel. I mean REALLY??!! Maybe I’ll have to go back - twist my arm- so I can post a picture.

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