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thanks sprostoni.  always good to hear other's experinces    

Thanks, will add it to the list 

Just by way of adding a little detail - Grandate is only a few mins from Como Sud autostrada exit, and the Iper there is terrific. It's the only supermarket where I have been able to get fresh porcini (at a mere €96 per kilo!). You can also buy a Chinese car from Iper, if you think you'd like one. As a quick stopover I guess Grandate is OK, but Como itself is just up the road and is a lovely town. Terry