This week was much needed. My brother and his lovely girlfriend arrived bright and early Sunday morning and I was ecstatic to retrieve them from the Centrale Station. I couldn’t wait to hug the neck of familiar faces. Finally, someone familiar; family, was here to take part in this big adventure with me.
Spending time with them in the Big City has been wonderful. Taking them around this foreign place that Brock and I have made our “home” was rewarding in a sense. We took them to our favorite Pizzeria and enjoyed an Apertivo for dinner. We saw all the attractions Milan has to offer and we truly spent our days enjoying each other’s company.
But so far, the highlight of their visit has been exploring someplace new. Today’s “mini adventure” was in Lugano, Switzerland, a lake town we ventured to by train. Beautiful in the Spring and Summer, with lush greenery and flowers, it is a must- see to enjoy. We on the other hand, experienced the non- tourist side of it, snow, snow, and more snow. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we watched blankets of snow cover the mountains surrounding the lake. Even with the snow, which we found appropriate being in Switzerland; Lugano was beautiful. Being from Florida, we laughed when we saw the Palm Trees covered in snow, a sight we Floridians would never expect to see in our life time! We watched swans swim and boats take off, we walked through Piazzas, and did a little shopping. The architecture was beautiful and the town was charming with its cobble stone roads and rod iron gates. We entered historical churches and got “lost” through alley ways filled with delightful little neighborhoods and schools.
Of course, our trip to Switzerland would not be complete without purchasing some Swiss chocolate and Swiss cheese. We’ve only dented our stash “slightly” on the train ride back to Milan, but from the tastes of it… I am a fan of Swiss chocolate! And I’m not sure if Brock would be okay with me saying this, but the Hershey native was not disappointed either. I would even venture to say, he preferred it…but shhh, you didn’t hear that from me!
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