5 June 2008: MAP ALPINE LAKES

The Alpine Lakes of Italy/Switzerland.

5 June, 2008: A LONG DRIVE TO ITALY VIA THE ALPS

Another rainy day drive. This time I drove north to see Lago Maggiori, Lago Lugano & Lago di Como. During this drive I drove into Switzerland again. I had a mission to not run out of gas before I got to Switzerland. I had just enough Swiss money to buy a tank of gas & I wanted to spend it before I left Switzerland for the last time. In spite of the clouds & rain, it was clear enough at times to catch a glimpse of the beautiful scenery surrounding these 3 lakes. Some of the roads were very narrow in some locations. In some of the towns I encountered some heavy traffic.

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June 5, 2008: MAP

A long drive from Milano to Padova via the Alpine lakes of Italy/Switzerland.

Lago Maggiore, Ticino Canton, Switzerland.


Traffic on the narrow Italian/Swiss roads.

Lago Maggiore, looking towards Locarno.

Boats on Lago Maggiore.

Palm trees in Switzerland?

Lago Lugano

Lago di Como