Here we are at Moniga on Lake Garda and as you can see this has been our playground this week.
We are staying at Camping Fontanelle which is a 4**** site set amongst an olive grove with direct access to Lake Garda.
One of our favourite pastimes this week has been an evening stroll along the shore to the nearby marina and it's pavement cafes and bars. Kath has discovered Aperol Spritze and it's so nice to sit awhile watching the world go by.
It's been really warm this week (not that we are complaining) but it has meant that we have to take cover in the heat of the midday sun. The village of Moniga is nearby and it is very pleasant to wander around it's narrow streets and sit on a shady bench eating an ice cream. One evening we decided to eat out and it was not long before we were serenaded by 2 accordianists. Having entertained the diners for about 10 minutes they took their bows and moved on to the next restaurant.
Lake Garda has a good travel network with a regular service to various points around the lake. So, off we trotted on the water bus to Sirmione. Sirmione sits on an islet at the end of a slender peninsula on Garda's southern shore. At the gateway to the islet, it's square cut castle was built by Verona's ruling family, the Scaligeri in 1250.
At the tip of the peninsula is the maze of Roman ruins known as Grotte di Catullo where we spent the afternoon amongst the ruins and enjoying the spectacular views. 
Back in the village we passed a Church which was being prepared for a wedding. We took a peek inside and admired the floral displays both inside and outside the Church.
All this walking about is thirsty work so we sat in a bar near to the Church so Harry could watch the Argentina v Nigeria match on the tv and I could watch the comings and goings of all the wedding guests in all their finery!
The bride arrived in a horse drawn carraige, carrying her up to the Church in a very narrow cobbled street with everyone cheering (or where they cheering at the football)?
Back on the water bus, this time it was a catamaran which took us back to Moniga and the short stroll back to camp. We have decided to stay a few more days here at Moniga and take a trip to Verona (by bus and train) - so for all you enthusiasts, the history lesson will continue next week!
Lots of love - Kath and Harry xxxx
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