Skipping stones on Lake Maggiore, Italy

There we were, waking up in the serene small town of Luino.
On the Lombardy shore of Lake Maggiore (or Lago Verbano) a large lake located on the south side of the Alps and being the second largest lake in Italy.

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Surrounded by splendid castles, and ancient residences. This was a special place, a picture perfect setting. Time had slowed down. We had slowed down. 
Visiting there with the kids and Dave, we had each relished in each and every moment spent and knew that these were times that will never be forgotten. 



We were making memories, and yet it already felt like a dream. 

These were memories that would shape our children's lives. 
There were no electronics, no hand held devices, no distractions from the here and the now - which is where we should all be living. 

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These were moments of pure simplicity, where stress was left behind, where kids could just be kids and where skipping stones brought an abundance of joy and satisfaction in levels that no amusement park or video game could ever do.

Our stay was lakeside at the lovely Camin Hotel Colmegna, an historic villa surrounded by a centuries-old park, we’d have a lovely Italian breakfast overlooking the calm crystal blue waters of Lake Maggiore.
(FACT: my absolute favorite breakfast locations have all been waterside.) 

Being there, taking our time, taking it all in. Enjoying every minute.
Walking the beautifully landscaped grounds, strolling the pebble lined private beach, and of course skipping stones. 

There was never a complaint. And although it wasn’t “exciting” there was never a dull moment. 
This was the life. This is where I go in my dreams.
-T