Lakes and Mistakes in Lombardy

Our two full days at Lake Como were not without drama. Severe weather warnings (which luckily didn’t transpire); severe traffic snarls (which sadly did); a severe tyre puncture (which sadly did involve us); and a severe bike crash (which luckily didn’t). But we made it out in one piece, and the weight we put on through eating too much pasta 🍝 was offset by the weight we lost from our wallets. 💸

We needed to catch a flight from Milan, so we spent a half-day shopping in the city, and an evening meeting with a fantastic group of people. It’s a city that represents the commercial capital of Italy, so in that respect it reminds me of my home city of Shanghai. But that’s where the resemblance ends. There’s a much greater emphasis on lifestyle here, where slow food and quality time is prized higher than making money. And there’s a greater reverence for tradition… for good and bad. Heaven help you if you try to change the recipe for carbonara, or if you match the wrong condiment to a beloved regional dish. But that’s all part of the fun of Italy, and behind these little inflexibilities lies a lot of flair, imagination and warmth. 🫶🇮🇹


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