Leonardo Da Vinci Milan
Via Senigallia 6 Milan, Lombardy, 20161, Italy
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Day 12
... the Parco di Pinocchio and had just as much fun as the families with kids. The weather had turned grey and the parco was a bit damp, but undeterred we explored every part of it (and took loads of pictures). It is more than likely a Summer venue because there were lots of safe areas for kids to play and many picnic areas, too. As we were leaving, it began to drizzle but did not develop into rain and eventually ...
Milan, My First Stop in Italy
... and got up in time to go out for a late dinner and drinks.
I asked the hotel where to go and I ended up in the Navigli District. It’s a cute strip of restaurants and bars with apperativos along a canal. I found a crowded bar with loads of apperativos on the bar. I bellied up to the bar and took in the atmosphere.
The bartenders ...
Milano - mia bella madonina
... Even though the bags were a little awkward we still got on the train in time and we were on our way. The train we took was half the price of the 'Freccia rossa' but also twice the time…stopping at about 15 towns and also much slower. That was OK…we saw the country side and we enjoyed the ride.
We did have Grandmother, Mother & child with us in our compartment … GM & M talked non stop for ...
Italia! Day Eight (The big day!)
... to wandering aimlessly through Milan (which is always fun). I don't remember seeing anything of particular excitement, especially after seeing the Duomo (maybe Ashley can contribute something of value in the comments...).
Anyhow, I'll let the pictures do the talking from this point. If you have anything you'd like to say, anything at all, please comment below. Also ask those burning questions that I'm sure you all have.
Peace, Rob
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Old-world charm... maybe
... and style without substance.
Maybe I'm just jaded because I'm still sick and miss Munich… who knows! I planned on getting a six-pack or a bottle of wine to hook into after the restaurant, so I just went for a walk and found something better: A bottle of Jägermeister for 11,80€!! That's just over $15AU!!! That's my taste of Germany taken care of for the night. Plus, it's herbal, so it'll cure my cold... at least that's what I tell myself.
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