Beware of...Lake Como?

Some tips from tourists read on Explorra

* Beware of wild boars in the forests surrounding the lake
* Expect motorcyclists to overtake in a seemingly suicidal manner
* Be aware that water tests in 2007 showed the lake has 68 times the accepted level of colony forming bacteria[^]. This poses a risk of skin infection to bathers. It is thought to be the result of poor waste management and treatment in the surrounding area.
* Make sure your car is in good condition, especially your tires, brakes, and handbrake, because of the steep and bendy nature of the roads
* Locals love tailgating "slow" tourists. Allow them to overtake you, so you can follow them safely
* Do not try to swim across the lake

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Lake Como in this season

By Maggie Galehouse - Houston Chronicle
"...When we walked outside to find a restaurant for dinner, we realized that the people strolling past us weren't tourists. They lived here. We were in a warm weather hotspot, off-season. Not being surrounded by people like us made our visit that much more special..."
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