Possibly one of the most beautiful spots on Earth.  Lake Como was carved out by glaciers thousands of years ago and sits at the foot of the Italian Alps.  The lake looks like an upside-down "Y", and Bellagio is on the lake right inbetween the two folks. 

 

The city is built on the side of a mountain, so many of the streets are actually stairways.  Think San Fran, but more nuts.

 

More about this city and part of the trip soon.