Lugano

Well we made it to Switzerland via train no problem - it's amazing how efficient the Italian and Swiss train systems are!
The house that we're renting is just fantastic - 5 bedrooms, big living room and kitchen area, ultra-modern, view of the lake and an infinity pool as a bonus!  Everyone made it in onTuesday except Lori and Marsheila who unfortunately got stuck in Frankfurt - but all are here now.
Wednesday a group of us took the funicular up San Salvotare - just under 3000 feet up witha spectacular 360° view of the surrounding area.  After an awesome lunch in town (La Tinera)and some window-shopping, we met up with the full group (19 total) for a fantastic dinner at Grotto al Bosco.  The anniversary couple not only enticed 10 friends from the Seattle area to join them, but also 7 family members from Western Wa and Hawaii to make the trek here.  Let's just say the stories so far of everyone's different travel experiences have been fascinating!  Not to mention include a massive amount of laughs:)   Needless to say it's a little surreal to be experiencing this half way around the world...