Menaggio Day 3

After the concert last night we reach our last day in Menaggio. Can’t believe we have only 10 days to go! The morning is sunny and warm, but thunderstorms are expected. We check out the water taxis to get to Veranna, as we are dreading the walk to the ferry terminal with its cobblestone footpaths. The other alternative is to get taxis from the hotel to the ferry terminal. After some consideration we book a water taxi for 9am tomorrow which gives us plenty of time to push our suitcases up the hill to the train station, at least the path is smooth on that side. Our train departs at 10.30 so ample time.
The clouds are building but it is still warm and sunny. On our first day here Ross suggested hiring a boat for an hour, and we decide to do this. We head off at 11.10 and have a very pleasant time cruising the lake towards the north end. The lake covers a vast area.
We decide to have lunch after one and Ann is nervous about the Tigers. It is half time and they are only a few points ahead. We have a lovely spot looking out over the lake, the clouds are building but the weather is still warm. As we have another beer Ann heads off to find the final score, she comes back very pleased. We now need to pack for our departure tomorrow.
After packing we book a table out the front of our hotel for dinner and meet up for a last beer at 6.30 at a cafe/bar in the plaza with views out over the lake. The clouds are building up and there is the occasional thunder.
At the restaurant after speaking with the waiter we head inside. Midway through the meal the downpour begins! It pelts down for about 20 mins. After dinner it has cleared but we still have thunder and lightning appearing over the other side of the lake. Tomorrow we head to Cinque Terre. Read Burt Reynolds has died - just saying!