One of the great benefits of being in the mountains is that friends are keen to visit and August was very busy in that regard. First up were the Fergusons from Chicago who have never been to Lake Como (one of our favourite places), so we set off by car to show them the sights. The drive had some spectacular scenery albeit with some cloud but the weather on arrival was perfect and we spent 2 most enjoyable nights there, mission accomplished.
There was also time to visit some of the prettiest villages like Grimentz and Vercorin, the quintessential chocolate box locations generously decorated with traditional flower boxes.
It was great to have so many friends over the summer but even more fun to spend time with both of our daughters. We see them regularly but not necessarily together so these occasions are special.
Ashley and Astra at Champex Lac:
The rest of the summer flew by and before we knew it we were in mid September, time for a little excursion to Venice en route to Pula in Croatia for a concert. Pink Floyd has long been one of my favourite bands but I've never had the chance to see them. In this case it was David Gilmour on the Rattle That Lock Tour, sublime guitar in the Pula Arena.
A typical Venetian scene.
The arena:
In the midst of all of this we invested in a new property in Switzerland which has a restaurant.
More on that later.
There was also time to visit some of the prettiest villages like Grimentz and Vercorin, the quintessential chocolate box locations generously decorated with traditional flower boxes.
It was great to have so many friends over the summer but even more fun to spend time with both of our daughters. We see them regularly but not necessarily together so these occasions are special.
Ashley and Astra at Champex Lac:
The rest of the summer flew by and before we knew it we were in mid September, time for a little excursion to Venice en route to Pula in Croatia for a concert. Pink Floyd has long been one of my favourite bands but I've never had the chance to see them. In this case it was David Gilmour on the Rattle That Lock Tour, sublime guitar in the Pula Arena.
A typical Venetian scene.
The arena:
In the midst of all of this we invested in a new property in Switzerland which has a restaurant.
More on that later.
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