TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE DIARIES

I just want to post some lovely views of Lake Garda in Sirmione: Lago di Garda or Lake Garda is a very famous destination not only for tourists but for the locals as well. The Italians come here by the hordes when the weather is nice, especially when its a public holiday. The Scaliger Castle in Sirmione. Travel Period: April 2010 Destination: Sirmione (Brescia - Lombardy), Italy Keep in touch and follow me on Facebook: Travel & Lifestyle Diaries by Dutched Pinay Travels Happy Travels! Enjoy Life =)

We had lunch at this lovely place, a garden restaurant beside the 13th century Scaliger Castle called Il Grifone (Hotel) Restaurant. The restaurant is tucked away from the busy touristy streets of Sirmione . Our table, under the olive tree shade was facing the gorgeous serene Lake Garda. There were lavender flowers in bloom everywhere, on the terrace, beside us, in front of our table, the place smelled so fresh and utterly divine. We couldn’t ask for more and we couldn’t get enough of it. From where we were sitting, we could visibly see the Dolomites, its snow-capped mountains. I think there is snow there throughout the year. The English folks sitting near us told us—you could not ask for any better table in this restaurant. Hmm, I think they desperately wanted to switch tables with us, haha. We had Prosecco for drinks. Blondine told me that in the Netherlands Prosecco is out? So what is in then? Well, guess what? Beer. My response: HUH We had a plate of delicious goodness o...

For our last day in Italy we took the early morning fast train from Venice to Verona. In Verona we picked up our rental car and drove to Lake Garda which is less than an hour’s drive. We want some relaxation and nature for our last days and what better way to spend our lunch in Sirmione in Lake Garda. This is Sirmione in Lake Garda. The medieval fortification, the Scaliger Castle (from the Lords of Verona) that once fell under the Austrians. The castle dates back to the 13th century. Sirmione is an elongated peninsula jutting out of the mainland to the lake. Located in Brescia province, already part of Veneto’s bordering region, Lombardy, this little town, like its neighbouring sisters Desenzano and Peschiera, are very popular thus unbearably touristy. We didn’t expect the horrible chain of traffic we’ve come upon after exiting the highway. Cars were manic on the road, as well as this was my first introduction to the Italian contemptuous way of driving. Now, I’ll expound a li...