MG 8124Views of the Borromean Islands of Lago Maggiore from the heights of Stresa MG 8131Poldi, Cetta MG 8141Poldi, Carlo, Cetta MG 8162Mottarone MG 8163 MG 8172 MG 8191San Giulio Island in Lake Orta MG 8192At Lake Orta MG 8195 MG 8203 MG 8210 MG 8234We take a hike through a wildlife park MG 8238 MG 8244Swans nest on the Ticino River MG 8283We visit a cheese cave. MG 8284 MG 8288Provalone MG 8292"Don't touch" It's being aged until May 15 2014. MG 8293Our tour guide explains the origins of cheese MG 8295Parmesan, "Parmigiano Reggiano" MilanA Big Fat Italian Wedding