| We had spent half a day in Bellagio in 2002 while staying at Nesso, on the shores of Lake Como. Our time here this year was intended as a bit of relaxation by the lake. |
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Driving along the autostrada near Brescia, we saw this extraordinary construction. It appears to be a smoke-stack that has a mirrored surface so as to reflect the sky and be less of an eyesore. * |
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Then a bit later, we went along quieter roads along the shores of Lake Iseo. † |
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Bellagio was as beautiful as ever. This was our hotel. * |
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And the view from our balcony in the evening. Life is hard. * |
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Another view over Lake Como around dusk. † |
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Villa Carlotta on the western shore of the lake, seen from a ferry. * |
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A lakeside gazebo. * |
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View along the lake shore at Bellagio. * |
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Mountain coming down to the lake. * |
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The lakeside beach at Varenna, on the eastern shore of the lake. * |
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And a final view of Lake Como as we take the car ferry to go on to Bolzano. |
