Museo della Sanita e Dell'Assistenza

I stayed in bed until almost 11 a.m., but woke up around 9 am. I checked the free walking tour, but it was sold out. I booked the one for tomorrow morning instead. Then I looked at the tour I wanted to take on Tuesday, and it was unavailable. So now I have to rearrange my plans. Sarah had messaged earlier and and they were headed into the center. So I got my contacts in and got dressed. I needed caffeine, and there was an espresso vending machine in the hotel lobby. For 0.80€ I had a pretty good espresso shot!

I started walking towards the main piazza and ended up at the Duomo. I hadn't heard from Sarah again, so I just sat in the sun on the steps across the square. Sarah messaged to say she was at Gamberini. It was just her and Lucy--no Florian. We ordered drinks at a small table in a street side enclosed area. I had a small sandwich with salmon and a "smoked" negroni. The negroni came under a dome of smoke!

We chatted for a bit until Florian called Sarah to say he had already driven close by to pick her up. She had just ordered another drink, so we got the check and to-go cups. I walked with her to the car, which was about 10 minutes. It was in a more residential neighborhood. We said our goodbyes...for now. She invited me to stay with her in Milan on Wednesday night. (She actually invited me for Thursday, too. But I will stay at the airport hotel, as it will be easier on Friday morning) So I will see her then.

I decided to find a grocery store to pick up supplies. I had to buy some conditioner so that I can wash my hair tonight. I found one close and ended up getting a bottle of wine, some spread, stuffed peppers, and mortadella. As I was walking back to the hotel, I passed a café that looked interesting. 051 Tigella e Vino had mostly outside seating and served "tigelle," which is a small, round, yeast bread, which reminded me of a flatter English muffin. I ordered 4 tigelle with mortadella and a cedro (cedar liquor) spritz. It was all very good!

Back at the hotel, I changed into my "squishy clothes" and got into bed. I am exhausted and had planned this to be a lazy day, and I'm going to finish it that way!Read more