Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Mendrisio Wine Festival

September 5, 2009

I had a great weekend, and it was much needed for sure. Friday night all the ES girls got together and went to the Lido bar for a couple of drinks by the water. It was absolutely beautiful sitting on the deck, with the full moon glistening off the surface of the lake. With that backdrop it was the prefect opportunity to get to know some of the new teachers.

On Saturday, Lizzie, Beth, Shane and I headed for Mendrisio for the 53 annual Wine Festival. I don't know if I would call it so much a wine festival or a more so a market but they had a lot of food and clothes stands spread throughout the center of town.


A small obstacle course set up on a hill for little kids to ride through during the festival.

A little stud carrying his car up to tackle the obstacle course a second time.

Shane and Beth always goofing around

We wandered around for quite a bit, eating sausage before settling at a table with a bottle of wine for a little people watching.


Beth and I

Not to long after, we went back to Lugano to relax and finish the night with a fantastic dinner at Bella Vista.

Lago Lugano from the Red Bench

San Abbondino on my way home from dinner.

It's a great start for what I predict will be a wonderful year.

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