Lago di Garda

For our first adventure we decided to head local. Lake Garda is just under an hour from our apartment in Verona (technically 30 mins if you know the way). After weeks of perfect sunny weather in Verona it was a little disappointing to be met with torrential downpours as we headed off to the lakes.

Because of the rain we limited our travel the first day, just visiting Garda and Bardolino. We pinched a couple of bread rolls from our lunch restaurant and went to feed these ducklings.

Simon attracted a crowd of tourists who thought he was part of the show, with everyone taking loads of photos. Very cute ducklings though.

The lake is truly beautiful and looks more like the sea than a lake, it’s so massive.

Simon's been having fun in photoshop with this one...

After speaking to our host at our lovely little hotel we headed off to a local bar for pizza and to watch AC Milan vs Manchester United in the soccer. The bar was absolutely packed and everyone in good spirits especially when Milan won 3-0.

The following day we had intended to get a ferry across the lake to Salo which is supposed to be lovely. But of course our plans had not factored in a “sciopero” (ferry strike), so instead we drove north around the lake, stopping at Monte Baldo to ride up a 1760m mountain on a cable car. Views were amazing of course, although I stupidly forgot to take photos of the lake at the top. Don’t ask… We did get a few good shots from the cable car though.

We then spent some time at a lovely town called Riva, the northern most point of Lake Garda, full of interesting little alleys and old buildings.

Then we headed to Torri del Benaco for a fabulous dinner (although a little confusing with a menu in German!)

Our last day we had planned to try to get to Salo again, but when the rain was pouring again we gave it a miss and came home to Verona, hopefully we’ll get a chance to go there again.

Clare