Varenna, Italy
Pastries and ciabatta from the bakery down the road started the day, followed a bit later by a walk up the hill exploring the local area. The streets are narrow and cobbled, with stone walls and archways everywhere. The roads rise sharply up from the lake with stunning views at every turn. Water rushes down through worn stone channels from the mountain - cold and crystal clear. Flower boxes full of brightly coloured impatiens and petunias add splashes of colour. ...