Our final couple nights in Italy were spent in Milan for two reasons, it was the cheapest place to fly on to our next stop, and Autumn's favorite performer, Macklemore, just so happened to be in town. Is it strange that we actually planned our entire Italy trip based upon being in Milan for this particular weekend to see this particular concert? Well, it was worth it. Autumn created another VLOG with links below. Here is a short narrative and some pics to highlight our stay.
First and foremost, April is a wonderful time of year to visit Milan. The weather was simply perfect, not too hot, not too cold, and no humidity. Milan itself doesn't have the old timey charm of the rest of Italy, but it does a splendid job of integrating greenery in to a bustling metropolis. The main boulevards have parks and walking promenades down the middle and are lined with old trees. This is probably not a town to settle for a vacation, but it makes for a decent place to bookend a trip to Italy with just enough to see in a couple days.
Highlights:
Duomo de Milano:
Rivaling it's Florentine cousin, the main Duomo in the center of Milan takes on a more Gothic look with hundreds of pointy spires shooting upward. If I were a giant with a 200ft long foot, accidentally stepping on this structure would smart like stepping on a pile of Legos. We scaled the stairs and had a sit in the top of the Duomo.
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| Was inspired by some other folks on the roof taking glamour shots..... |
Milan has a proper Central Park that made for a proper afternoon of wandering. The highlight of this jaunt was taking a cue from the locals and finding out that if you plug the downspout of the many public water spigots, it redirects the water thru a tiny hole on top, creating a refreshing fountain and free public shower.
Macklemore:
Autumn's first ever concert was about one year ago at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium to see none other than Macklemore. Autumn's second concert is now Macklemore at the Fabrique in Milan! I must admit, he gives everything he's got in every show he does. The audience was much the same as in the states but with one noticeable difference, no overwhelming scent of herbal enhancements. Great show.
Autumn's VLOGS:
Day 1: https://youtu.be/aFOPtHUwmvE
Day 2: https://youtu.be/nvNJtkkYqH8
Ciao Italy, you were wonderful. Far better than expected.
All for now... Next stop: Barcelona! [at least chronologically]
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