It’s a beautiful day in Varenna; clear, blue skies, sun sparkling on the water, high 70s to low 80s, swans swimming, ferries and boats of every sort skimming the lake. It’s an Italian holiday so instead of swarms of Americans holding Rick’s guidebook, the town is filled with Italians. Who knew?! 😄. If you’re headed this way, it should stay nice for the rest of the week.
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
14067 posts
Enjoy, Emily! What a lovely picture you painted!
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Chicago
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Emily, you made it! Enjoy the nice weather while you have it. I'll "see you" in rainy Montreux in a few days. 😊
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Kansas, United States
1078 posts
Thanks for the post! Varenna is one of my favorite places in the whole world, we plan to go back in 2024 if possible.
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Brooklyn, NY
3907 posts
Yes, lovely description, could close my eyes and imagine……
Varenna is on our list, but will have to wait till 2024. Enjoy the rest of your vacation.
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Carmel, CA, USA
2455 posts
Swans swimming, boats skimming, Italians swarming … Dante is reborn!
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Idaho, USA
7347 posts
Hi Emily, I’m one lake over from you at Stresa on Lake Maggiore. The forecast was calling for possible light rain, but it has been a gorgeous day! I’m resting my feet a moment in my hotel room with the balcony door open, hearing the happy sounds below of Italian enjoying their National Republic Day.
Have a great time!
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OP
California, USA
121 posts
Thanks, everyone, for your nice comments and good wishes.
Posted by
Paris
9712 posts
Emily, lucky you -- do enjoy ! Thanks for painting that picture for us.
I am onboard an Atlanta-bound flight and headed back to Paris today. I just left my bedroom at my parents' house, where a photo of Varenna seen from up high at the Eremo del Gaudio. From the first trip I made to Italy (his home country) with my then-boyfriend, now husband.
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy ! And Jean, hope you are having a wonderful time in Stresa!
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Idaho, USA
7347 posts
Emily, did you get any of the heavy rains at Lake Como? I was literally soaked on Isola Bella with constant heavy rain! Very thankful for my special room with the two large balcony doors to enjoy the day relaxing. Then this morning, gorgeous again!
I’m in Cremona now, and the weather is mildly warm - very nice! Enjoy your time in Italy!