Lugano

For our last day in the lake region, we decided to visit Lugano in Switzerland.  As we had gotten lost there several times in the car, in spite of having GPS, we decided it would be a whole lot easier to take the bus which only cost 3.10 Euros.  In 20 minutes, we were walking along the lakeshore which has a lovely promenade lined with plane trees and palms.  We walked around the old town which has transformed from the last time I was here about 20 years ago  It now contains high-end shops like Versace, Prada, Louis Vuitton, etc.  I have to confess that I did buy a few things - but in the Coop department store (a cosmetic bag and some "readers").  At least I can say I purchased some stuff on Via Nasso (just not in those designer shops)!  After stopping for a light lunch at a champagne bar on the lake called Luce, we took the ferry back as it was such a fabulous day.  We stopped briefly in Gandria before returning to our hotel around 3:30.  The weather was sunny and warm which made the scenic ferry ride even better.  Now, we have to think about packing up and moving on to Milan tomorrow.

Walking toward the old town in Lugano

Paddleboarder with San Salvatore in the background

The lakeside village of Gandria

Our hotel conveniently next to the little ferry terminal