First Snow!

This morning on my walk down town I saw the first snow capped mountains of the season!

Snow capped mountains in the distance

So pretty!

Although it was cold and rainy the past few days, today the sun is out and it's around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. I was anxiously awaiting the first snow covered mountains, but can honestly say that I hope the snow stays on the mountain tops and not in Lugano for a few more months. After four years of long Colgate winters I think I could use an extended (or as some would view it, a normal) fall season!

After snapping the lake pictures I was feeling a little touristy and decided to take a few more of Lugano, focusing on eateries. 

Grand Cafe al Porto was established in 1803 and is the perfect place to enjoy coffee and a pastry. The windows are filled with beautiful looking cakes and once you enter you are greeted by a large display case filled with all of their delicious looking pastries. It is definitely a must go when you visit Lugano!

Grand Cafe al Porto

Cafe Macchiato and Berliner di Lamponi

Continuing down the same street you'll pass the Gabbani shops. They have a restaurant, panini stand, salumeria, hotel and more. Last Friday I went for lunch at the Gabbani restaurant with a friend from school and the food was delicious. The panini stand, below, has wonderful looking paninis, pizza and pranzo veloce. There is always a line during lunch as people try to get a panino.

Gabbani Panini and salumeria