lugano

December 1, 2011
hello switzerland

My last set of photos from continental Europe (at least, for now). By the time we got to Lugano all I could think about was how excited I was to be in Switzerland! Granted, this part of Switzerland is still very Italian, but it was so peaceful and gorgeous.

swiss ivy
blue, blue water

We didn't go to many sites. The occasional forgotten church, a stroll along the lake, a trip to the park.

in the chapel
church
lugano
giacomo
sardines
prosciutto heaven

When we got lunch we accidentally went to a "boutique" salumeria. One package of prosciutto was 10 euro.

up top
parkbooks

One of my favorite things about the city was that they hosted something called "Park & Read." The city sets up tables of books and chairs all around the park just so people can sit and read. For free. Little things like this warm my heart.

our last day

And my other favorite thing about the city was this swan:

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About a year ago I wrote about how much I love Welsh ducks. Well.. it's just even more hilarious with a giant swan.
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    ahh I've always wanted to go to switzerland! The swan is hilarious.

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  2. KDecember 1, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    these are amazing! I'll definitely have to add Lugano to my Swiss bucket list. So far I've seen Geneva and Basel and have loved every minute. Switzerland is that wonderful :)

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  3. AJDecember 1, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    what beautiful pictures! when i was little, i read a book that partially took place in lugano and i really wanted to visit... but i forgot until just now! officially added to my places to go list. thanks for the reminder!

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  4. LublyouDecember 1, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    mmm nice and warm!

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  5. cbDecember 1, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    oh wow it does look very italian. it is so beautiful! i love the park and read idea! were people using it?
    xo,cb

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  6. CelesteDecember 1, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Cristie- people were definitely using the chairs! I'm sure some of them had books...

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  7. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    adorable first photo and it's really pretty there!

    I wish I could be in your shoes for ONE day <3

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  8. Laura HDecember 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    OMG CELESTE--I LOOOOOOVE LUGANO!!!!!

    I had the fortune of visiting in 2009. I first stopped in Locarno, and arrived in Lugano by night. I got there just in time for a jazz festival, definitely a beautiful memory. ALSO, when I was walking in the streets, I heard a store play a NEK song and I was seriously OVERJOYED--couldn't stop singing and laughing and smiling, and omg I love NEK, thank God for the Italians!!!!!!!


    baci baci baci tanti amore di me per te!!!!

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  9. janisDecember 2, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I love that park & read idea! So neat.

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  10. Arielle-HumblePieVintageDecember 4, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I love your blog design! Thanks for sharing these pics, it was like a virtual trip :)

    -Arielle
    www.humblepievintage.com

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