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Published: April 8th 2008
Beautiful tree in front of the Castello
I just loved this tree, both the color and the shape. It framed the Castello so nicely I thought.Today was the big day in Milan. I took a bus/walking tour of Castello Sforzesco, the Last Supper, Duomo and La Scalla Theater. Seeing the Last Supper was something I really appreciated. Just standing in the refectory where it is was an experience I can't describe. We had to pass through several air locks in order to access the room and then the same to exit. Of course there were no photos allowed, but I will always remember it. The Castello was interesting, but not too noteworthy. La Scalla Theater was interesting, as we were able to see a ballet rehearsal in progress as well as take a tour through the museum. I thought we would tour through the Duomo, the 3rd largest cathedral in the world, but we just looked at the outside and talked about it. There was a group of high school kids from Foligno, Italy, so the tour moved more slowly and was given in Italian and then English. Although the kids made up the majority of the tour, they were a good group of kids.
After the tour was finished, I took the lift up to the top of the Duomo. I thought there would
Garden in the Castello
This was the living palace area of the Castello. I really liked these gardens and hope you do as well. be an observation point or something, but there are paths and stairs that lead over most of the cathedral. I took tons of pictures, but today has been cold, overcast and is raining now. I have had good weather so far, so can't complain. After leaving the Duomo, I went to the same restaurant that I went to yesterday. The food was good and servers were friendly. Had penne pasta with salami, tomato sauce and Parmesan, and espresso I looked at the most wonderful leather jacket at a store. It fit like a glove, looked like a million bucks on me, and cost just slightly less than a million bucks. Even I wouldn't pay almost $1400 for a lightweight summer jacket no matter how loudly it was calling my name. Perhaps in another city I will find something equally great for less than my mortgage. lol
I am in the room writing this before heading out for dinner and the opera tonight. The seating at La Scalla is very unusual. It is all box seats, and appears that there are only small stools on which to sit. I hope I can sit still that long. I do tend to
Just me
This was taken while we were waiting to enter to see the Last Supper. fidget. Hope you are enjoying the blog and pictures. Until later, Ciao.
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Janie
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Can't wait to hear about the opera!
Hi there!!! Laughed out loud about the comment about the jacket. Chuck laughed equally hard. :) Just know even I wouldn't spend $1400 on a leather jacket!!!! :) LOVE the pics of the church. WOW! Keep the pics and comments coming. They brighten each morning. Love you!!!!!