Hey guys,
Ok, you aren’t going to get an e-mail everyday so don’t worry, but since it’s the first day that I’ve actually done something I wanted to let you know. There are pictures attached. I woke up to the sun streaming through my open window (which was new because we live like moles in FL and never open the blinds much less the windows). The weather here is unbelievable. It is like 70 degrees outside and that is so nice since it is summer at home.
Today I took my first bus ride to the heart of the city. I have never really ridden a bus before (except in NY and my parents navigated) so that was new, especially since everything was in Italian. I made it, though, and went to this amazing cathedral, or duomo/church, that took up a whole block of the city. There is also a castle down the road from there. So I played the tourist. I also stumbled into this mall thing that I didn’t know existed but let’s just say it is a good thing that I left the credit cards at home. It is the glass covered picture. Basically it is this strip of every great store in the world. Prada, Gucci, Versace, etc. it just kept going.
For those of you who are interested, the pizza is so good. It is kind of different, but with a good cheese on it. Also, there are fruit stands every couple of blocks and gellati (ice cream on steroids) on every corner. The pasta is also good!
Here is some random trivia for you: the doors open on the wrong side for me so every time I go to open a door I think it is locked. The door handles are in the middle of the door, also. My favorite is that Google and Facebook and everything comes up in Italian when I go to it. One last thing I am adding later in the day: the refrigerator does not get your water cold. It keeps food slightly cooler than room temp but it is not cold like ours. That is unique. That’s pretty much it for now. I am headed to pick up the kids from school. I hope you are having a great day!
Ciao,
Nicole
L: Duomo di Milano
R: Square outside of Duomo
L: Church. You can go in the spire and see all of Milan. Another day.
R: Translation: Church Bar. This is outside the cathedral
L: The church was massive
R: In the square outside of the church I happened upon shoppers heaven
L: Last church picture
R: Inside of the mall . Gucci
R: Random street
L: These guys were playing classical music in the mall on an accordion. It was amazing
R: They park anywhere. The sidewalk is fair game.
R: Where I live. 2nd Floor
L: Picture for Seth. They are everywhere!
Ok, you aren’t going to get an e-mail everyday so don’t worry, but since it’s the first day that I’ve actually done something I wanted to let you know. There are pictures attached. I woke up to the sun streaming through my open window (which was new because we live like moles in FL and never open the blinds much less the windows). The weather here is unbelievable. It is like 70 degrees outside and that is so nice since it is summer at home.
Today I took my first bus ride to the heart of the city. I have never really ridden a bus before (except in NY and my parents navigated) so that was new, especially since everything was in Italian. I made it, though, and went to this amazing cathedral, or duomo/church, that took up a whole block of the city. There is also a castle down the road from there. So I played the tourist. I also stumbled into this mall thing that I didn’t know existed but let’s just say it is a good thing that I left the credit cards at home. It is the glass covered picture. Basically it is this strip of every great store in the world. Prada, Gucci, Versace, etc. it just kept going.
For those of you who are interested, the pizza is so good. It is kind of different, but with a good cheese on it. Also, there are fruit stands every couple of blocks and gellati (ice cream on steroids) on every corner. The pasta is also good!
Here is some random trivia for you: the doors open on the wrong side for me so every time I go to open a door I think it is locked. The door handles are in the middle of the door, also. My favorite is that Google and Facebook and everything comes up in Italian when I go to it. One last thing I am adding later in the day: the refrigerator does not get your water cold. It keeps food slightly cooler than room temp but it is not cold like ours. That is unique. That’s pretty much it for now. I am headed to pick up the kids from school. I hope you are having a great day!
Ciao,
Nicole
L: Duomo di Milano
R: Square outside of Duomo
L: Church. You can go in the spire and see all of Milan. Another day.
R: Translation: Church Bar. This is outside the cathedral
L: The church was massive
R: In the square outside of the church I happened upon shoppers heaven
L: Last church picture
R: Inside of the mall . Gucci
L: The ceiling in the mall. Made of glass
R: Random street
L: These guys were playing classical music in the mall on an accordion. It was amazingR: They park anywhere. The sidewalk is fair game.
L: A street sign that tells you how to get to McDonalds. I love it! They were everywhere.
R: Prada
L: Picture for Dad
R: Prada
L: Picture for Dad
R: Where I live. 2nd Floor
L: Picture for Seth. They are everywhere!
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