We spent two holidays on Lake Garda. The first, based in Bardolino, enticed us to return. Not something we would normally do, but when something is such a perfect fit, why not? Our hotel, 5 minutes from the lake, was comfortable and easy. Small boys were very welcome, and when the tureen of spaghetti, in a simple but delicioza tomato sauce, passed around and around the dining room, not just the small one was delighted.
There was a favourite cafe, overlooking the ferry departure point, where once we watched a storm roll across the waters. Torrential rain poured, and it poured. The water joined with the flood waters of the lake and rose, higher and higher. The waiters diligently swept the waters away, and we sat, helpless, with our feet up on adjacent seats as it rose, and rose. And then, slowly abated, as if it had never been.
Small boy loved the hydrofoils, and was on first name terms with all of them. It didn’t even put him off when we got caught in a storm, out on the lake, and the hydrofoil leaped and danced through the waves like a dolphin as the water raged over us.
Another, much calmer day, we took the ferry to Sirmione. Ice cream by the harbour, compensation for the lack of hydrofoil. High on the battlements, we watched the boats come and go.
Becky has many bright memories of her own. Share them with her on her special day. Happy birthday, darlin!
restlessjo 
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Glad you like it 🙂 🙂
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With you, even eating at a cafe is an adventure, Jo. You are so calm. Leaping and dancing on the water sounds like a joyous occasion rather than one in which one might die in a storm. I can almost hear the laughter in the boat. You are a gem, Jo.
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We were too excited to be frightened, Marsha. Maybe these days we’d be more sensible 🤔💕
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LOL You are obviously a boating and water expert. I am not. Maybe that’s why we are in the desert. Our great plan this year is to rent kayaks and visit the 4 man-made lakes in Prescott. 🙂
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precious times with family, Jo. nothing could be better than that! 🙂
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So very true, darlin 🙂 🙂
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Good Life are made of moments and memories such as these. Thank you for sharing an exciting, beautiful adventure ♥️🙏
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We were lucky to live those years and they burn bright in the memory 😊💕💕
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I just love the way you told this story, Jo, it’s really moving, poetic, and at the same time, succinct. Bravo!
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Thanks so much, Lynn! When I look back at these photos of the Lakes my head is full of happy memories 🙂 🙂
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Like Lynn we have explored Italy but not this area. It looks beautiful. I smiled at the little ones love of spaghetti. Always a hit.
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He must have eaten his weight, Sue 🙂 🙂 Such happy days!
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With torrential rain, what better than to sit down in a cafe and enjoy the havoc. That’s what I love about travelling, to have time for such enjoyments. Thanks for taking us along.
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All the world seemed beautiful, Otto. The last year or so has done its best to dim that, but we’re going forward with optimism 🙂 🙂
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Beautiful blog
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Thank you very much 🙂
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I can feel your love of this place though your words.
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They were the happiest of times for us, Susan. We had only been married a few years and small boy was our pride and joy 🙂 🙂
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I really enjoyed hearing about the stormy day at Lake Garda, Jo. Thanks for sharing this bright memory.
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Just a few memories from many, Jet! Many thanks for reading 🙂 🙂
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We camped several times in Lazise over the years – Great memories….
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That’s a lovely spot too, Marie! A beautiful village 🙂 🙂
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Beautiful timing and motion in this photo 😀
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Thanks, Cee! You can still see the creases from the scanned in original 🙂 🙂
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Such happy memories! I’m sure I could be happy on Lake Garda too: I’ll class that as an ambition.
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Good idea, Anabel. I can assure you, it’s not difficult 🙂 🙂
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