Travelling on the Frecciabianco fast train this time to Milan. It is an overcast day but we can still just see the snow capped Dolomite mountain range and to think that Switzerland & Austria are just on the other side, I note to myself that one day we must make another overseas trip and explore this part of Europe as it looks stunning.
Milan Cathedral |
Entrance to Arcade |
Already, I had a feeling about Milan to be careful with my hand bag. Heading back to our hotel rooms meant getting back on the metro, it was pretty packed as it was peak hour and we needed to be extra vigilant looking after our things. I could sense a guy next to me who we are pretty sure was a potential pick pocketer, as Mark could see him eyeing off my bag so he kept his eyes on him the whole time. He would've had a hard time getting into my bag as the zip is clipped but still gives you an uneasy feeling. Not having any luck with us, at the next stop he got off that carriage and hopped onto the next carriage before the doors closed to try his luck with someone else I guess.
We headed back to our hotel rooms after having some dinner.
Glass dome inside Arcade |
DAY 30 -
Not a huge lot to report today but in our wanderings yesterday to the metro station, we found that our hotel was about 30 metres away from a cat café, so with all of us missing our cats terribly, that was the first point of call this morning. I have to say the set up was better than the one in Moscow (no offence to Moscow as we still enjoyed this one) but it was more spacious, more tables and they offered
Bowie |
Moving on, we continued our search for souvenirs trying some areas known for market stalls, however these were true Italian style markets with fresh fruit & veggies, handbags, scarves, cheeses etc, nothing of which we needed but enjoyed the cultural experience nonetheless. Not having any luck here, I suggested we head for the Castella Sforzesco, a popular tourist attraction, surely some souvenir shops here. We explored the Castle first, found some more semi-stray cats which kept the kids happy, then continued our souvenir search eventually finding a couple after lunch.
This is the last blog I will post for this trip, so "Arrivederci Italia" we have had such a wonderful time here and in Russia and can't thank our friends enough. We look forward to going home to be in our own beds, seeing family, friends AND our kitty papooses.
Ciao