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Canton Ticino, Lugano: Subtropical Switzerland????

For most of us when we picture Switzerland we never picture palm trees, unless most of you are from Canton (state/province) Ticino in the south of Switzerland.
The view from the Train Station at Lugano
Boasting the sunniest peaks in the Swiss Alps this Italian Canton in Switzerland is an absolute treasure if you are having a foggy/rainy/cloudy day in the Northern part of the Alps.  Only a 3 hour train ride from Zurich HB, you will be treated to a fantastic trip through the Gottard Pass, and eventually get spit out onto what is often the only sunny spot in Switzerland.
The walk uphill from the base of the Funicular to the train station
Lake Lugano
We managed to go swimming in Lake Lugano on a day that peaked at 70 degrees in Zurich (with rain) having pure sunshine at 85 degrees in Ticino. In the left of the photo above is the small beach (Lido) where we swam. Just inside the Civic Park.
Sheri = HOT (let's see if she notices this picture)
StringGirl and the girls stripped down and took a dip in the Lake, where the water was comfortable and refreshing (lots warmer than the Zurisee) and got some sun. We'll see if Sheri ever visits my blog to complain about the picture above.
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Location: Lugano, Switzerland

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