Domodossola, Italy

On a whim, I took a 7:35 am train from Bern, Switzerland, to Domodossola, Italy.  The one-and-a-half-hour train ride is beautiful down through the Bernese Alps.  Although it was cloudy and a bit foggy on the Switzerland side of the Alps, the sun was shining as soon as we crossed through the tunnel and came out into Italy.

Domodossola is a quaint little town in northern Italy with a beautiful old section. Once you arrive at the station, it is a quick 5-10-minute walk up the main street before you reach the side street that leads to the old section.

Once you make your way into the main piazza in the heart of the old town, you are met with not only people enjoying the beautiful weather at the many shops, restaurants, and cafes but also the beautiful old architecture that makes you feel right at home in Italy. And, of course, I also needed to stop for an espresso.

After a relaxing time, people-watching and enjoying my espresso in the sunshine, I walked around the back streets, alleyways, churches, and piazzas before sitting for something to eat.  I didn’t have long to sit and relax because it was back on the train to Bern.  (I needed to pick up the kids from school at 3:30 pm (15:30))

And yes I made in back to Bern in time for the kids school pick-up!!!