Whilst parts of Italy are suffering disastrous storms here in the north we are experiencing an Indian summer. It is a bit worrying actually because if it continues on like last year it will be another very dry winter with all of the ecological problems that that causes, including water for agriculture.

In any case we decided to take advantage of a fine day to go for a run to the other side of the lake and up into the mountains to Doso del Liro where we had lunch at the Bar Trattoria La Madonnina.

Alis took a few photos.






Ploughman's lunch Italian style, a selection of local cheese, cured meat, salame and pickles, plus, of course, half a litre of good red wine and some bread.

Wonderful Peter, thanks for posting your trip on a dank dreary and damp day down here, a real tonic

Glorious, nothing like snowy mountains against a clear blue sky. As Richard says, good to hear the sun is shining somewhere out there on a grey day at home.

It makes me want to get in car and just drive there for the hell of it. Looks quiet too. Not cold here but damp and overcast on Malvern Hills.

Looks a lovely day to be out and some nice images as well. Bet you enjoyed that.

What a wonderful area for Morgan motoring, food looks good too.

Lovely pictures Peter of a wonderfull place. We had rain all day, very depressing

Great photos and great area around Lake Como

Many thanks for sharing your great day out, much appreciated here..

Lucky lad having all that stunning scenery by your back door

Great pics and regards to Alis.