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Lago di Como, 1952
By mid-August, the heat in Rome was growing increasingly insufferable for the cast. Filming was done early in the morning and later in the evening with a long break for lunch during the hottest part of the day. One day, Mr. Wyler told the cast that filming would halt for the Ferragosto holiday. The director and his family went to the beach resort of Fregene to enjoy the ocean breezes.
“Let’s go north,” Niccolò said, his eyes glowing with excitement. “I want to show you Lago di Como, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.”
“How far is it?” Ruby asked, remembering the painting she’d admired.
“We can take an overnight train and be there by morning. We can stay with my aunt and uncle. You’re up for an adventure, aren’t you?”
“Only if you’re paying,” she said.
