From Lecco to Abano via Milano (Does everything end in "O"???)

We had a private car take us from Lecco to Milano to pick up our car at Malpensa Airport and we are soooo glad we did.  The pick up depot was no-where near the Airport itself - and if we had done the train/bus transfer I think we would still be looking.  So without a great deal of information, it was off to Abano Terme with the aid of our GPS.  This is an absolute must have, and despite a few wrong turns when "THE VOICE" tells you to do a U turn when possible - usually over double lines, we arrived at the Hotel Metropole.  Bernard gets an elephant stamp for his driving and I get to do some deep breathing.

We have had such lovely weather, so we are making use of the 5 pools here - yes that's right - 5 pools each with a slightly different temperature.

They provide you with these dressing gowns to go to the Pools.  You are instructed that you can also wear it to Breakfast - we DON'T

Walking through the town we came across a just married couple about to drive off - on a motor bike

Getting ready to hoist her dress up!!

And away they go - departure Italian style, with style

Yesterday a visit to a winery in the hills - Cantina Vignalta, for a tasting

And a visit to Arqua Petrarca - a lovely village in the Euganean hills, with a coffee and sandwich of course. We couldn't see Casa di Petraca ( Italian Poet) as it's closed on a Monday. Apparently his mummified cat is on display so sadly!! we missed that too

We decided to give Vicenza a miss this time. It's a huge city with so many structures designed by Andrea Palladio and needs quite a bit more than a day. My feet would be saying NO. 

Instead we spent some time at Villa Dei Vescovi which has been restored so beautifully. It's on top of a hill with stunning views all around. So peaceful and serene.

Oh and this was our lunch at a tiny little cafe at the bottom of the hill. We had actually been there 5 years ago on a bike ride. So fresh and delicious. 

On to Trieste next post.