Como Carnevale

by Lena

13.elena levon photography como italy - 13After peace and quiet of Laglio and sleeping in caves, it was time to shake things up…

I don’t have a “bucket list”, simply cause it’s too much of a cliché, however there was always one thing I really wanted to do in Italy …

Swim in the Trevi Fountain, not too shabby, huh? We even discussed the “bail me out of jail” plan with Luana. The day we visited Rome, there was no way I was ever going to even make it close enough to water and cops were everywhere… oh well, next time…

But I wasn’t about to give up. Como has a fantastic fountain, it was hot and there was almost no other people around it and no cops, the only person near by was a photographer taking pics of the fountain and a manager of the nearby restaurant. He knew I was up to something… When he realized what I was about to do, he smiled and gave me a nod.

Gave my camera to the photographer who was next to me and went for it… Incredible feeling! First, because you’re not supposed to get inside and second, it was so hot, that the cool water hitting my body, gave me an absolute orgasmic sensation. When I managed to get out of the fountain all drenched and laughing, manager of the restaurant clapped and then a couple other people who walked by, joined him.

In Como, I met a wonderful gal from Australia, Annick, she’s a future, famous fashion designer. You know, how some people just have “it” thing?… That’s her… She’s full of light and passion. We hung out at many “it” spots in Como. One of the most great cocktail bars in Como, has to be Fresco… they really do have the best cocktails… they even have a sign, that is placed close to the floor level, it has 4 words and 2 arrows that point to the bar and exit… Guess it was placed there, for people who literally crawl out of Fresco…

Yes, maybe Fresco has the best cocktails, but Bar Giuliani has the best desserts, music and the BEST and funniest bartenders! Annick even tried her hand at bar-tending and I… well… was stealing glasses from Adriano …

When in Como, one must visit funicular railway and go to the top of the mountain. Old villas, peace and breathtaking views of Como.

When I arrived in Como, noticed an advertisement of Carnevale, was so exited to be a part of it. However, forgot the exact dates, I blame Fresco bar for that. But you know, when something is meant to happen, it will.. On one of our walks around Como, Me and Annick, got lost. Trying to figure out how to get to our street, we hear loud sounds of drums…

We decided to follow the sound…

My wish came true…

Was laughing and dancing right through it…

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The woman behind the words …

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