We awoke early the next morning after a not so comfortable sleep on the accommodation’s mattress, but we were nonetheless charged up to go and investigate Lake Como. The local McCafe,a mere 200 meter walkaway had a special on for the week… a filled croissant and a cappuccino for ONE EURO … so obviously that started our day. 
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*Piazza Cavour just at the end of our laneway as shown [here]( https://steemit.com/photography/@themagus/milan-to-como) and obviously a popular gathering spot in the summer season*
The snow lay fairly thick on the ground as can be seen in the following pictures, but first yours truly all dressed up and ready to explore…
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We spent most of the day walking around exploring our surroundings, for lunch eating a bruschetta from a local deli. We went into the local cathedral where my girl had her new ‘Our Lady’ medallion blessed by the priest. I am saving those for another post.
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From fairly high up where we were the only humans walking around. The locals obviously had more sense than us {smile}
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We decided to go out for dinner at a local restaurant recommended to us by our host.
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*My lady had the Veal Cordon Bleu and was very disappointed but it is apparent that the Italians have a different approach to eating out. In South Africa it is an occasion to socialize and relax for a few hours. The restaurant we were at was stark and the drinks and foods order taken immediately and the food arrived within 15 minutes. Nobody was just relaxing*
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*This was for me an awesome dish, especially as it is something I cannot make myself. Swordfish Tartare with anchovy and lightly marinated artichokes. Subtle anchovy taste served to highlight the fresh sea taste of the swordfish. My only complaint is I could have eaten three portions*
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*A delightfully dressed up shop window in the lane where we were staying.*
We meandered home, sated and tired after a long day out doing a bit of window shopping as we went.
[Streets of Milan - Part One](https://steemit.com/travel/@themagus/streets-of-milan-part-one)
[Streets of Milan - Part Two](https://steemit.com/travel/@themagus/streets-of-milan-part-two-the-milan-cathedral)
[Streets of Milan - Part Three](https://steemit.com/photography/@themagus/streets-of-milan-part-three-milan-cathedral-art-gallery)
[Streets of Milan - Part Four](https://steemit.com/photography/@themagus/streets-of-milan-part-four-sforza-castle-and-surrounds)
[Como Part One](https://steemit.com/photography/@themagus/milan-to-como)

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