Lake Maggoire Italy Day 3 : Swinging in a bucket

 It was an early morning start today and the weather looked a little cloudy. By the time we arrived over the other side of the lake at Laveno the sun had started to shine and my surprise for Tim could go ahead, not till we had had our morning cappuccino though. We were both a little apprehensive when we saw what the bucket lifts were like but we still jumped on one without a roof. We started the assent up Mount Sasso del Ferro which was 3484ft which took you just below the summit. The open top bucket lift gave us unparalleled views of Lake Maggiore, Po Valley, and the Lakes of the Lombardy region. 





It is a popular spot for hand gliding but unfortunately didn't see any today. We took the small walk to the top and rested while taking in the mountain range. It was a lovely relaxing morning. We spent the afternoon  looking around the little alleyways and enjoyed  a sandwich and drink taking in this small town atmosphere. We caught the ferry back to Baveno and it is such an enjoyable and relaxing way to go. You get to see all the little islands and some stunning mountain ranges.


We spent the evening strolling around the lakefront, sharing a Gorgonzola pizza which surprisingly was 
quite good and drinking Aperol spritz and Negronis.






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