Fri 10 Oct- a walk to Mulini del Perlo

Fri 10 Oct- after breakfast we looked at the map of the area, read the walking excursions, and decided on an ambitious walk to Mulini del Perlo for a view of all three arms of Lake Como. We walked again by way of back roads that were winding, cobblestone, and too narrow, or steep with steps, for a car. The walks were generally fenced on each side with 7-8 foot tall stone walls, so we could only see the tops of the shrubs and trees in the yards; but we could frequently catch the fragrance of gin-mokusei. We walked through the town Aureggio, wondering who lived here and what did they do for a living. As we climbed the hill toward Mulini del Perlo, we could look back and see the yards that had been hidden from view as we walked by them, and the villas on the hill across the valley between us.
We reached Mulini del Perlo, at an altitude of 320 meters (about 1000 feet), and when we looked out from a viewpoint we could indeed see the three arms of Lake Como. It was a beautiful view, sunny and a warm 21-22 C. We walked down Via al Perlo toward San Giovanni, enjoying the pastoral landscape. We wondered if any cars could negotiate the stony steep winding trail.
Back in Bellagio, after a beer/coffee break, we worked or read for a while sitting in the afternoon sun on our balcony. It was relaxing to look over the lake, enjoying the boats coming and going, and the antics of the swans and ducks.
For dinner we had: 1/2 liter house red wine; melon and proscuitto appetizer; dumplings Florentine style (green color, made with broccoli) and maccheroncini pasta with aubergines (eggplant) for the first plate; breaded & fried plaice and beefsteak Pizzaiola style for the second plate; lemon cake and chocolate muffin (warm and YUM!) for dessert.