Milano

Not these.

 

 This.

Not having slept at all on the flight over, Milan is a somewhat overwhelming city through my tired, grumpy eyes. There are lots of shops (this is one of the fashion capitals of the world), which are not appealing in my jet-lagged state but located in the very nice Galleria. We do take in the Duomo, where we climb 250 steps to the roof for a beautiful view of the city and Alps beyond – sky blue sky and hazy mountains, a sfumato effect that could have been painted by Leonardo. Speaking of which, we get to see his Last Supper before we leave. It’s an incredible experience to just stare at the larger-than-life fresco that has survived retouchings, restorations, vandalism, and even bombing.

 Definitely worth going Up On The Roof.

 Tired but happy to be here!