The Inn offered breakfast in a quaint room on the second floor. We filled up and hit the streets. Shops upon shops impressed us. Every one of us found something to bring home. Tim spoiled me with a very pretty ring from Swarovski for our 18th Wedding Anniversary, which was on the following day. Brennin spent a lot of time looking for a specific new model of Swiss Army Knife, and finally found it. A unique tent market lined the lake, full of artisans sell...

We said our goodbyes to the villa (not an easy thing to do because it was such an inviting place.). We also said goodbye to Patricia, letting her know what a gem she owns. She thinks it's way too old but that's one of the most charming things about Villa Vadana. The scenery near Venice is fairly flat, as we drove towards Switzerland we could see imposing mountains. We made a stop just across the border into Switzerland at an outlet mall. We thought we migh...