Lario - the local name for Lake Como - is from its Latin name Larius. A glacial lake hemmed in by snow dusted peaks in winter. Long on the tourist trail, since Antiquity and the Grand Tour, up to the present day. The Romanesque abbey at Piona harnesses the natural setting as a retreat. The stillness and light of a winter's day contrasts with the summer heat and crowds.

A journey down the river Ganges from Haridwar in the Himalayan foothills to Kolkata (Calcutta). This life-giving artery is known as Ganga Ma (Mother Ganges) for its waters, and its spiritual significance for Hindus.