Marco had plans to take us to Lugano today but the weather did not cooperate. The five of us -- Marco, Pam, William, Mary Anne, and myself -- sat at the breakfast table at our hotel for several hours talking and watching the rain fall. It was actually quite relaxing, and not entirely unwelcome after the busy day before. The showers were so heavy they closed the highway between Bellinzona and Lugano due to floooding. Lugano would have to wait for another day.
Marco decided to take us to visit his parents instead. They were so nice and friendly (now we know where Marco gets it from)! They don't speak much English (and we don't speak Italian), so poor Marco had to interpret for all us. But it all worked out. Marco's mother made us coffee and his dad pulled out a bottle of homemade grappa for us all to enjoy. It was delicious. When I mentioned how much I like the grappa, his dad disappeared for a few minutes and then came back with a bottle for each of us to take home. It was such a nice gesture. Wish we had gift in return. It was a short but lovely visit. Afterwards, Marco drove us back to the station where we caught the train back to Bern. Overall, it was another great weekend! Here are some pictures from Sunday.
Again, Thank you Marco!
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