This past weekend we packed up the car and headed out on a day trip to Sirmione. It is a little resort town on Lake Garda and it could not have possibly been more beautiful.
Here’s a map of where Sirmione is located. It was about an hour drive from where we live:
This castle protected Verona from their rivals in Milan.
You can climb a zillion tiny and steep stairs to the top of the castle. My knees were totally knocking but the view is spectacular:
Seriously. Have you ever seen LAKE waters that look like this?
After we toured the castle we headed into town. The streets are winding and the buildings, homes, and businesses are quaint and beautiful.
As we walked down the streets, we could peek into the restaurants and hotels. Look how beautiful!
We dipped our toes into the lake:
and then went to find lunch. The streets are narrow and cobbled and there are nuns wandering everywhere. It’s like something out of a story book.
We had lunch at a little restaurant/gelateria.
another shot of the lake:
Everything is stunningly beautiful here. Even the walls.
This was a tiny, unassuming church that we stumbled upon (that’s where the nuns had been headed).
We stepped inside and were completely blown away!
So that’s it. A little tour of Sirmione. Jimmy and I have decided to come back after tourist season is over, and without the kiddos.
This town begs for RELAXING. Coffee, wine, wandering the streets slowly and lounging by the water. We can’t wait to experience it again…just the two of us this time. 🙂
Happy Tuesday, beautiful friends.
ciao ciao!
s