The Lederman Kitchen

I can't remember why we chose to go to Lake Como with Brian's parents, but I am so, so happy we did.  The towns and lake were just as picturesque as you imagine.  On top of the beautiful scenery, we feasted on incredible Italian food and drank Italian wine, it was paradise.  Don't believe me?  Well, this was the view from the apartment we stayed in: And this was our daily walk down the hill to the town: The Lederman's heading down to the town square amazing villa along the way and beautiful views all the way down And this is what we did when we got to town: Enjoying the weather and views looking at the lake from Menaggio Feasting on delicious food enjoying a Spritz with good company happiness strolling along the waterfront and stopping to take photos Menaggio at dusk Us And then we went back to our apartment and did it all over again the next day: alleyways   If you're jealous, you're not ...

After my parents visited us in Dublin , they jet setted around Europe for a few weeks on their own before meeting us for a weekend in Venice.  Day 1 we spent wandering and getting lost in the alleyways, admiring the canals, the boats, and the buildings.  Stopping along the way for snacks and drinks and enjoying each others company.  We hit all the sights - San Marcos square, The bell tower, and the Rialto Bridge.  On the Rialto Bridge Old, beautiful buildings Laundry hanging on our street Enjoying a Spritz along the canal A market on a boat The neighborhood where we stayed View of the top of the bell tower in San Marcos Square  Mom and Dad along the canal and again with me pretty canals Another canal shot The Rialto Bridge Stopping for a coffee Classic Venice Street music I loved the pink street lamps Yep, another one They all looked the same but different And they were all so...