Lake Como
Day 2 - Transfer to Lake Como LAGO di COMO "This lake exceeds anything I ever beheld in beauty. . ." Shelley, 1818 We all have visions of how beautiful Lake Como will be. One of the famous Italian Lakes, with centuries of Italian history, it has been a popular resort area since the days of the Roman Empire. Lake Como is long, slender and deep, and its shores showcase gorgeous villas, lush gardens, tranquility and glamour. Shortly after losing his prime-ministership in the 1945 elections, Winston Churchill, stunned by the defeat, left for an extended painting holiday on the shores of Lake Como. Of his visit he wrote, "An air of complete tranquillity and good humor pervades these beautiful lakes and valleys, which are unraveled by war. There is not a sign to be seen in the countryside, the dwellings or the demeanor of the inhabitants which would suggest that any violent events have been happening in the world." Located in t...
