Took a 9:50 train from Venice to arrive at Milan around 12:30. A bone to pick with a French family sitting near us on the train...They talked sooooo loud! When they were talking it was nearly impossible to read or so anything! The one kid had head phones in and the parents were just loud! Maybe it's a French thing? Lydia?
Apparently here you can't buy bus tickets on the BUS you have to purchase them at the Tabbachi (tobacco) shop...after figuring that out it was pretty easy to find our place. Another private room and bath, clean, AND half the price of Venice! The hostess is from Michigan getting her masters in architecture here. She was super helpful and loves to talk. FREE bottle of wine with our room and towels.
Went and saw the duomo, which we learned means church so...realized I really like gothic era architecture. Hiked the 250 steps to the top to see even more detail to the church. A couple girls were complaining on their way up as we were coming down in stilettos and mini skirts!
Did you know Milan used to be the capital before Rome? Walked through another castle which was cool...Saw a sculpture of Leonardo di Vinci, he helped Milan become a major port through canals. The famous Last Supper is here but hard to get tickets to see. Walked along the fashion area and was funny because there was Prada and Loui Vouttion and then McDonalds in this super nice old building area.
Ate more gelato! I don't think we are going to lose much weight at this rate! Tomorrow we leave bright and early for the Cinque Terre!
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