Daily life in Como

Anna, her sister Rosetta, and J&G, and Aldo 

Local Laglio market

Piazza Victoria Market

Bennet Mega food store in Cernobbio

        One of the great things about having the luxury of time to spend within a foreign country is getting to know the local customs and culture of a particular area.  We were able to do this in France, England and now Italy.  After our day of cruising beautiful Lake Como, we were invited to have a "typical" Italian dinner with John's friends, Aldo and Anna.   What a special evening!  They don't speak a word of English, but Anna's sister Rosetta's daughter, ( Sonjia sp) who speaks English, came over after dinner and we were able to visit, with her interpreting.  It is amazing what you can do with hand gestures and of course, good food is universal!  I stopped counting at seven courses! Viva L"Italians!

    Speaking of food...we have visited all types of markets.  The little grocer in the Laglio is our daily stop to purchase our bus tickets, water, fruit, etc.  On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday the Piazza Victoria has the open market where you can buy everything from housewares to lingere!  We visited there and then picked up our rental for our trip to Padua over the weekend.

Our "wheels" gave us more freedom to get about and we discovered a "Walmart type" store in Cernobbio where the "deli guys" were dressed in uniforms with bow ties and hats!  Right out of the 50's.

   I couldn't end this post about daily life without sharing a picture of our wonderful family where we are staying.  We are greeted each morning to a typical "sweet" or "salty" breakfast.  Baby Gianlucas, and papa Giorgio are not usually far behind.  I can't say enough for staying at B&B's while visiting other countries!  Not only are they extremely helpful, they are the face of the people and culture you are visiting.  What an education!

   Tomorrow we leave for Padua to visit more of John's Italian friends.  We had the pleasure of meeting them in Kansas City last September.  I may not have wi-fi, so I may not post for a few days.  I will take good notes on St. Anthony and Giotto's home town!  Ciao!