Saturday 23 June 2007

Lake Como, Italy





The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is settled in the Como lake district. In this area the land of the Lombardy Lakes is a "unicum" of water and lush green banks, here and there interrupted by valleys slicing into the mountains, creating their unique profile, all this plunged in a perfectly mild climate. The land of Lombardy lakes has always been, since ancient Roman times and above all after the Renaissance, the destination of travellers seeking out their own very little corner of paradise lost.

Now, that was a wonderful TIDBIT! description. ( a borrowed one!) Appreciate others' "take" on things; ie as in the above;, that "they" wrote about their travels to beautiful Lake Como.

Lake Como, Italy, is one of my most favourite places in the world! Have never been there; as of yet! I have such a TENDER soft spot for it, that it tugs mightily at my bit heartstrings! Love the whole idea of Tuscany; perhaps renting a villa for a season, every year! (in my dreams!) But, you never know! These are image photos of Lake Como; including the breathtaking dining room of the wonderful Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, located on the hillside; in the old tid town of Bellagio, Lake Como. LOVE the dining room; and its sheer "old world" charm and elegance; could spend many lunches and evenings in there! Or outside on the tantalizing terraces, overlooking the gorgeous Lake Como!

Have a enticing painting of "Lake Como"; and the scene is so similar to these picture images! The interesting tidbit is, that I bought it at a "flea market" some 15 years ago, at a tidbittily price of $5.00; and it turned out that it was my friend's mother's picture. Her husband bought it for her, on their honeymoon; and several years later, it "found its way" to me, via the "flea market". The Mom noticed it on our wall; and commented on the lovely piece. I offered to give it back to her; and she adamantly kept repeating, "No, no, please, you keep it and appreciate it. I have had many many years to enjoy this scene!" Can you believe that bidtiddily? Small world!

We are awaiting the "outcome" for our apartment. Everything is a go for a sale; save for the tenant's agreement. Our realtor, Andrew, will be speaking with the tenant; and let us Pray that she will cooperate with us all. There is another place for her to rent, close by; and for less money. Our realtor is suggesting that we have been extremely fair in what we are proposing to her; so we should know within the next few days, as to her answer. Hopefully, she will agree and relocate; and then we can genuinely say, that our place has been sold!!!

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend.

P.S. My son and husband moved our old barbecue this am; and found that it was rusted through and through; so the barbecue found its way to the garbage...Unfortunately. So, we will look forward to shopping for a new one, when the "timing" is better for us.

Good Night and God Bless.

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