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Saturday, Sept 15

9/15/2018

 

9/5 - Siena

We left our beautiful villa today for a visit to beautiful Siena where we enjoyed a locally-lead walking tour.  The dramatic cathedral is a stunning example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Later we strolled through narrow medieval streets in this historic cultural center.

Later we returned to your villa for a relaxing afternoon and dinner.
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9/12 - Milan > Lago Maggiore

PictureGrand Hotel Dino Baveno



​Here at Lake Maggiore, we're staying in a different hotel than the 9/5 group.  It's in Baveno, just a few kilometers from Stresa.

Meanwhile, today our group drove from Milan to Lago Maggiore.  It is easy to see why celebrities flock to the Italian Lake District for holiday.  Every where you look the scenery is spectacular!

Upon arriving at our hotel, we boarded a boat for a lake cruise followed by a guided tour of the colorful lakeside town of Pallanza.  Here we took a stroll down the promenade featuring buildings adorned with charming terraces and balconies. The town center is a latticework of ancient streets lined with ornate historic buildings.  Shoe stores had temptations in the window, but they were closed for lunch.  We saved many $$$ as a result.
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Diane and Dan enjoying the cruise.
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Sharon capturing an image
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Sally and Karen by Lake Maggiore
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Kim competes with Mel for getting the most photos!
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Our first group photo. We'll get a better one without the shade!
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Keith and Ann
We had lunch overlooking the lake, then returned to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon in the charming town of Baveno.
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