Walking Around Milan

May 1 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

We had a lazy morning as I fought with my hotspot, trying to get the SIM card to work. The first problem was that I was trying to use the card from last year's trip to Spain. When I found the right card, it wouldn't use Wifi. Eventually through the day and many queries on Google, I tweaked the settings on the GLocalMe and got the little sucker to work.

We headed to a little cafe/tobacconist on the corner from the hotel for a little breakfast. Wayne had some fresh-squeezed oj and a pistachio pastry, while I enjoyed a cappuccino and cornetto. We then set out to see the Duomo and Castello Sforzesco. It was a worthy walk. Along the way I saw. Flying Tiger- so of course had to stop in, and got a cute little "Memory Journal" that guides a short writing of memories from any time in life.

We stopped in at a Vegetarian Indian restaurant for juice, Coke Zero, and bathroom break - not in that order. Then onward to the Duomo. This is one impressive Duomo. I tried to get tickets last night- and they appeared to be available - but as soon as I hit the pay button, the basket emptied. So we saw it from the outside.

On to the Castello Sforzesco. On the way I noticed lots of advertisements for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" which opened last week during Fashion Week in Milan.

The Castello is also impressive- huge, brick building with a tower in the middle of the forward part of the castle, and turrets on either side. From the courtyard we saw the walkway around the top of the building. After having had our fill of sun and walking, we sought out a taxi stand (another worthy walk) for our well- earned cab ride back to the hotel. After we were dropped off, Wayne suggested that we have some gelato. Who am I to argue?

We decided to return to the pizzaria. After we ordered, a large group arrived. When we were finished eating, I asked if they were having a party. It was the 53rd anniversary of the senior couple in the group. I wished them "auguri," and they appeared to not only understand me, but appreciate our well wishes.Read more