Night Location: Bellagio, Italy Song of the Day: Poker Face - Glee Cast Mumisode of the Day: Mum had been up early doing the washing (her favourite activity) and due to the wind, she had to hold the clothesline down with an ornamental rock. She was a little concerned that the ducks would be wearing David's undies when we returned! Today was a very happy day. We all went into Bellagio and wandered the shops and lanes exploring. There was a lot of purchasing d...

Night Location: Bellagio, Italy Song of the Day: Tinterella DI Luna - Mina Mumisode of the Day: "Your father has set off like Christopher Columbus. He's leading us like Moses before the Israelites!" Today was the first drizzly day since arriving in Europe. As Dad, ever the optimist, continues to point out, there are many more to come. As today marked the day of the football, we planned a trip into Bergamo where the three children would be catching the train ...

Night Location: Bellagio, Italy Song of the Day: Somebody to Love - Glee Cast Mumisode of the Day: Amber and David were purchasing a quick coffee at the bar before the ferry arrived. Mum shouted out as they headed into the shop, "I need my ticket. What if the boat comes!" The villa that we had booked on the lake - how romantic - was a disaster. It sits right on the water's edge and has a fantastic view. There are four bedrooms and a lovely lounge room. It a...

Night Location: Bellagio, Italy Song of the Day: The James Bond Theme. Mumisode of the Day: "Your father has deposited us in this derelict park that has neither refreshments nor amenities!" Today marks another transit day from Courmayeur to Bellagio, on Lake Como. A day that we had thought would pass without incident as it was only meant to be a short journey, with a lovely rest in a park while Dad visited a work colleague. You can take the man out of the co...