Although the day started overcast and cool the sun did come out by 11am. Dee, Pat and I went to the markets in Baveno while the men sat by the water and had drink waiting for us. There were lots of stalls particularly women's clothes and handbags. We did buy a few things but we will be going back to Stresa for any extra shopping. We got home about 1pm and Trevor and Paul decided to do the cable car from Stresa to Mottarone. John didn't want to go so he staye...

Today is a rest day of sorts. We stayed at the campsite and all the washing got done even the sheets and doona covers. We had them hanging around the gazebo to dry and it made great shade as it was quite warm. Every morning and evening the ducks and sparrows visit for their feed of bread and crumbs. They are getting friendlier and Paul has even trained some of the ducks to feed out of a bowl that has water and soaked bread in it. It didn't take long for them to...