Two lakes, diesel, and the Bates hotel

Long ride today through many many towns. We decided to avoid Milan thinking that this would avoid city riding. How wrong were were.  I think we have ridden through 50% of northern Italy towns today.

A special thank you goes out to the Truck driver who thought the road needed a wash and the only think that would get it really clean was the contents of his diesel tank. Brown pants moment number 2 but this was a big one. I have no idea how the bike stayed rubber side down. I would like to tell you that it was my consumate  skill that prevented me chewing the daisies on the round about but it was pure fluke. Edwards is gutted that he missed it saying "did you see that diesel?" when we pulled over. DID I SEE IT?  I almost wiped my arse in it.
We stopped for a good 5 minutes for me to stop hyperventilating and then proceeded to p#$$ ourselves laughing.
We wound our way through town after town stopping at McDonald's for a hearty ground cow carcass burger.
When we reached lake magione we were stunned how many bikes there were posing around. Stopping by a picturesque photo spot Edwards decided to let them know the English had arrived by relieving himself in a nearby bush, class.

We then made our way to  Domodossalo. At the beginning of the Simplon pass. We had booked into the Domodossalo Hotel, AKA THE BATES HOTEL!
We pride ourselves on how well we have done with bed and breakfast so far so it was a bit of a shock to be met by Norman Bates at the reception desk. Taking a shower before going out was a nerve wracking affair but I think Norman is waiting till later in the night to get us.
Other noticeable events in the day was Edwards realising that his sun glasses will not stay ballenced on the back of his bike at 90 miles per hour. Also of note was the fact that each time we stopped Edwards put his helmet on at least twice. Once to get ready for the next leg of our journey and twice when he realised he had forgot to put his ear plugs in. This happens EVERY time we stop.
The Simplon pass tomorrow is one Europe's highest roads at 6500 feet (it's going to be cold.) Thank you to the Ducati forum for the suggestion. It is also a Nepolionic artillery route and stays open all year round. A special thanks to Oscar "Wikipedia" Edwards for these facts.