En Route

The train ride from Cinque Terre to Lake Como was a visual joy. We travelled along the crescent shaped Gulf of Genoa past colourful seaside villages and through countless tunnels, carved into the mountains. From Genoa the scenery changed as our track headed north through the verdant countryside and past scattered vineyards to Milan, where I changed trains for Como. What a change this elegant, picturesque lakeside town is from Cinque Terre! I enjoyed my stay in Cinque Terre with its quaint villages and spectacular scenery. However its international reputation litterally attracts milling crowds of tourists, especially in summer, and it can become quite stiffling. In contrast, Como is virtually deserted. I`ll tell you more about it in my next post.