Sedmi

Hi Frankie,

I have not met with anybody so far. You have boys or girls? Your older kid seems to be the same age as mine I have two girls, but the younger is only 6 months old. I would really like to meet with you and with the children, we can meet in Como, it is very close to us. I will try to send you an email so we can communicate more easily.

Snow-drop

Ciao Frankie (and all),

I have also posted this reply on the other 'Como' thread - anyway:

I also have a 22 month old. I am also from the UK and moved here a week ago - I am not home sick (yet!) but I am already missing my family and friends and would love to meet up and chat about our new Italian lives!

I think there is 4 of us here in or just outside Como who would like to meet up (please correct me if I am wrong or have missed someone!!):
Frankie,
Snow-drop
Sedmi
Sahnetorte

I will send you some PMs with my email address, then if you reply with your email addresses I will send round a group email and we can organise a quick get together!

(And also Shamrock once she is back!)


Please let me know if there is anyone else around and we could arrange something.

Hope we can meet up soon before we all get too homesick!

xxxx

MissSP

Hi Ladies

Just seen your post as I haven't been on the site for some time and had given up hope of meeting anybody!! I've been in Como for almost 3 years now and have a 12 month old boy. I have a few friends round and about (some English, some Italian) but would be lovely to meet up and do things together with the kids.

I am originally from Sheffield although before leaving the UK I had been living in Olney (near Milton Keynes) for 12 years. My partner is Italian and I moved over here to be with him.

Would be lovely to get in touch, so drop me a line and we can hopefully meet up. I live in Como (above the big Esselunga supermarket) so it's a good excuse to pop in if you have some shopping to do!!!

Sarah

Sahnetorte

hey sarah,

I am living also in Como, so if you want we can do some shopping together. I study italian since november.

so if you want, we can have a walk through Como.

ciao

milania

Hello

I'll be moving to Milan this summer with my nearly 2 year old daughter. We are thinking of living in Como and my husband commuting to Milan. Is that doable? I adore the area and I'm so happy to see that there are other mums living here. I have had dark images of being Billie no Mates for the next four years
Is it easy to find a school, english speaking doctor etc in Como. I'm going to start Italian lessons next month but I probably won't be great by the summer.
Thank you

pugliese

traffic is terrible!

Snow-drop

The traffic is not great during rush hour, but there is the train which only takes 40 mins.

Como is lovely and is close enough to Milan for airports and the big city, but without actually having to live there! It's also really close to Switzerland which has added benefits. Como is absolutely stunning and I am loving living here. Will you be visiting before you make the move?

Where are you at the moment?

Let us know when you are here.

Frankie78

Hi all, Sorry not been in touch for ages, my laptop was playing up (along with the kids!). Would still love to meet up! xx

MissSP

Hi, commuting to Milan is definitely doable but depends how much time your husband wants to spend in the car or on the train. Depending on where he is working depends on the journey. I would say average drive time in rush hour is 1.5 hours but at 10:00am for example it's more like 45 minutes. If he's close to the centre the train is the best bet as it's 30 minutes or so from the main train station.

On another note, be warned, this area is not easy and if you do want a more "cosmopolitan" lifestyle, I would recommend Milan. There is a much more open-minded attitude and many more services for expats ie. english-speaking doctors, international schools etc (although there is an international school in Como and a Montessori). Get in touch if you need more info but you're doing the right thing by learning Italian. It's a must here whereas in other parts of Italy there might be a few more people who speak English.

milania

Thank you all for taking time to reply. Decisions, decisions... I think my heart is still in Como but my mind tells me we should start with Milan and maybe move in a year or so to Como. Any idea what are the nice/kids friendly areas to live in Milan? My husband will be working very central. Many thanks!

Eliane

Hi, we will be in Como for a few months this summer and am looking for activities and/or kindergartens for our son. Did you find a kindergarten for your daughter. Would love to know more...

0906629m

Hey everyone! particularly to snowdrop because I am from Glasgow and will be moving to Turin in a few months with my daughter to study! I am very apprehensive, I speak Italian well since i study it at uni, but just don't know where to start in regards to organization- particularly a nursery for the little one who will be almost 4!.. its quite a stress! Just thought I would post around, just joined this. P.s if theres so many British families in Como I should maybe go there instead! thank you for your help!

Valeria

Hi Sedmi,
I am currently living in Seregno but I will move to Como on Sept. 29, 2011. I have a 15-month-old daughter and I'd really like to meet up and also join a toddler playgroup if there's any... I'm Italian but I'm speaking English with my daughter as I'd love if she could grow up bilingual.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Valeria

Milanista

Hi everyone, I'm moving to Como next week to teach at the Montessori school and am glad to see so many English-speakers in the area. I would love to meet up and will be living near the centre of Como. Look forward to hearing from you!!!

KatyR

I know this thread hasn't been posted in for a while but I have only just moved to Cernobbio, Como, so I'm trying lots of different things!

I am 30 years old and have moved from London to be with my boyfriend, who is a local. My Italian is basic but I am taking lessons so that I can eventually work. I am a qualified osteopath and nurse with experience in childcare as well so if I can help any mums out with child are or babysitting in the interim then please get in touch.

On a social side, I enjoy running, swimming, cycling, walking, shopping, coffee and shopping and am keen to make some local friends!