Culture, food and gelato - 3 weeks in Bella Italia
Jul 25, 2019, 2:52 pm
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Gelato: Guidi Como
This was a special moment as it was the last time this vacation I bought a gelato. I didnīt plan it but saw this sigh and thought it looked trustworthy.
Inside the bins which are often a good sign.
The flavors:
What I got was wonderful gelato, in my eyes it compared with adresses at the Dissapore list. A real discovery.
Inside the bins which are often a good sign.
The flavors:
What I got was wonderful gelato, in my eyes it compared with adresses at the Dissapore list. A real discovery.
Jul 27, 2019, 4:29 am
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Como: Museo civico
We didnīt have many remaining time in Como but were in need of a toilet. As we couldnīt find a Mc Donalds or something else we decided to visit a museum. On Google Maps we found Museo archeologico Paolo Giovio.
The museum is not only an archaeological museum, there are many different thing to see.
A last view in the courtyard and garden:
The museum is not only an archaeological museum, there are many different thing to see.
A last view in the courtyard and garden:
Jul 27, 2019, 4:47 am
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Flight MXP - DUS
Time for the end. We returned the car, checked our bags (line in front of the Economy counter was horror, Business class was only 2 persons. Security was fast and we stood in the Lufthansa Lounge.
As 1 year ago when the lounge re-opened I was quite impressed. Design is modern and choices are very good considering itīs a Schengen-lounge. Quality of the food was acceptable, but donīt let expect too much.
A Little bit annoying was the alarm which sounded from time to time.
The flight was pretty standard and in time. At DUS I was soooo happy to see this sign:
But OK, in the end baggage came .
As 1 year ago when the lounge re-opened I was quite impressed. Design is modern and choices are very good considering itīs a Schengen-lounge. Quality of the food was acceptable, but donīt let expect too much.
A Little bit annoying was the alarm which sounded from time to time.
The flight was pretty standard and in time. At DUS I was soooo happy to see this sign:
But OK, in the end baggage came .
Jul 27, 2019, 7:32 pm
#352
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I'm so glad I was finally able to catch up on this report! It was absolutely fantastic. But it was a terrible idea on my part to read it during meal time, especially when flying an United flight.
Jul 28, 2019, 4:38 am
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My favorite flavors ware White choclate (not available very often) and pistachio. Iīm always happyto find unusula flavors like Pear and Parmaregio
Jul 28, 2019, 4:40 am
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Jul 29, 2019, 8:57 pm
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Thanks offerendum for your great TR. Since you were touching my hometown Bergamo I followed with interest your TR from the beginning, I'm an expat living almost on the other side of the planet since the last decade and despite the fact that I go back Italy for short periods at least twice a year, there is always a bit of melancholia and emotion when I see pics of my homeland. Definitely you made me curious to try "da Vittorio" one of my next trips, I've lived near there for more than forty years and despite the fact that Vittorio is a culinary institution since forever in Bergamo, I've never managed to eat there.
Jul 30, 2019, 1:34 am
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Thanks offerendum for your great TR. Since you were touching my hometown Bergamo I followed with interest your TR from the beginning, I'm an expat living almost on the other side of the planet since the last decade and despite the fact that I go back Italy for short periods at least twice a year, there is always a bit of melancholia and emotion when I see pics of my homeland. Definitely you made me curious to try "da Vittorio" one of my next trips, I've lived near there for more than forty years and despite the fact that Vittorio is a culinary institution since forever in Bergamo, I've never managed to eat there.
Aug 1, 2019, 11:07 pm
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Choices were not extensive, but everything of high Quality (hot choices with eggs, sausages, grilled tomatoes etc. not shown.
Made to order dishes were great, especially the gelato they served with the waffles and on request with their Pancakes.
Perfect was the service at breakfast, you never waited for new cuttlery and plates were removed immediately.
Made to order dishes were great, especially the gelato they served with the waffles and on request with their Pancakes.
Perfect was the service at breakfast, you never waited for new cuttlery and plates were removed immediately.
really disappointing looking breakfast
