Stresa, Italy
"Italia on Lago Maggiore"
Lago Maggiore is situation in two countries; Italy and Switzerland. At the Italian end is the town of Stresa, which is a major tourist destination. This charming, small town has many hotels ranging from multi-level affairs with balconies and views of the lake and the Borremeo Islands, just offshore, to smaller B&Bs.
I took a boat ride from Swiss Locarno, where I stayed for 4 days, to Stresa. It was on overcast day, with brief periods of rain. The boat crew was friendly, turning over responsibility to the appropriate part of the team when we crossed the border of Italy/Switzerland.
I spent a few hours strolling about Stresa, enjoying the views, the flora, the fauna, the folks and the food!


View from my room at the Regina Palace





