Milan is Your lan
I haven't taken the time to compose a proper post on our day in Milan, but as I sit outside dining on Bellagio's finest meats and cheeses, I can't resist the temptation to write a few words.Quick Recap
We parked the car in a nice (free) garage somewhere in the north end of the city after receiving word that Milan is a terrible city in which to drive. Just how far north of the city center we were we did not know. We now know. We walked, walked, and walked. After about four or five miles, we finally came to a metro station. After finding the center of town, we explored the Milan Duomo. A fabulous cathedral as were all the rage in Europe hundreds of years ago. We did all the touristy things - visited the fashion district, viewed DaVinci's Last Supper fresco, and enjoyed snacks and wine at some trendy bars.
Highlights of Milan
La Ultima Cena (The Last Supper) painting. Dang!
Peck. The greatest culinary store known to modern man. I could have spent a fortnight in this store. More on this in a future post.
The shopping mall (pictured below). I guess you have to have a nice mall when your city is home to Prada, Versace, Armani, Gucci, etc... Natalie didn't feel like shopping.
La Scala - the world famous opera house.
Posing with Leonardo.
More to come on this business later. Milan was not as charming as Venice, or as beautiful as the lakeside villas, but it did have some of it's own special attributes. Where's my hat?
posted by Chris @ 2:16 PM
3 Comments:
Hey you two - loving the posts. Feels like we're there. Except it's 100 degrees and we're at work. But other than that...
Can't wait to hear your next updates. Love you guys.
I'm sorry... Natalie didn't feel like shopping? NATALIE didn't feel like SHOPPING? She is doing a disservice to women everywhere - ESPECIALLY in a mall like that!!! I'm going to have to have a talk with that girl when you get home.
Lake Como looks gorgeous! Love the pictures and updates.
I'm sorry I've been so late in getting to this blog! I'm SO happy for the two of you - you look like you're having SUCH an awesome time. I can't wait to hear more and see all of the pictures when you get back!! Ahhh Italy!!! Go to Chinquatera (sp?) if you get the chance - i hear it's the most beautiful city EVER.
Love you!!!
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