Bellissimo Ticino – Swiss elegance and Italian flair dance side by side
Ticino's lakes. Picture: Silvano Zeiter
A horn sounds, prompting our battello to glide across the onyx waters of Lake Lugano, named after the Swiss city we’re departing.
I wave at the locals pounding the promenade; the trees act as a canopy, sheltering them from the morning drizzle. Some return the gesture, bemused by my enthusiasm, especially given the damp conditions. But no matter the weather, Switzerland and her glorious landscape invigorate.
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