Up, cappuccino, drove to Cernusco-Merate to catch train to Milan for exploring and soccer game (Humphries) and walking (me).
Missed train (it was sitting there when we pulled up but we didn’t have time to park and catch it) so Plan B was to drive to Sesto San Giovanni (Sesto Primo Maggio train station), park and take the red line in from there. Worked out GREAT.
Metro to San Babila, peeked in the church, walked toward Via Montenapoleone and down a few blocks, turned right on Santo Spirito and walked by Casa Valdisecchi (?) and Four Seasons, down a few blocks of Via Spiga, then headed toward La Scala.
Found tickets to soccer game (Inter v Cagliari) then walked through Galleria and into Duomo and Humphries went to top. Met up, walked toward Brera (area around the Brera art museum), found a spot for a bite of lunch (on a walking street with several outdoor restaurants). Lovely.
Humphries left for game, I took my time with the rest of my salad (note to self: lettuce, tuna, tomatoes and corn) and glass of house wine – Barbera. Yum. Wanted to walk where I hadn’t been yet so started walking and realized I was fairly close to Castello Sforzesca, where I’ve not yet visited (and should’ve… years ago!). Wonderful time exploring and walking – Milan was out in force on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon.
As I left the Castello I came on a Gelato Festival!! Awesome. Waffled about buying a ticket and going on a sampling spree but decided that sort of thing is better done with friends or family… a bit sad to do alone. Instead I found a little shop and had a scoop.
Made my way back toward Duomo, took some time inside, then waited for Cary/Susan in front of the Duomo as agreed. Awesome to sit there and take time looking at the sculpture on the building and doors. Amazing. The sun was setting in the 45 minutes I was sitting there so the light was doing wonderful things. Just lovely.
Metro back to get our car, drove home. Plan was to drive right to restaurant but my phone had died and I could only remember part of the name, much less how to get there. We stopped to ask at a certain point but then just had to go back to Barzi (and wi-fi) and look up directions.
We backtracked a bit but it wasn’t far and it was well worth it. Delightful place (Giovannia Passeri) where there is a veggie grower (and chicken coops) and a small restaurant. An event was going on, and at the end of their evening they shot fireworks. Pea flan (VERY tasty), lasagne, osso bucco, gnocchi. Crostata for dessert. Took the rest of our Dolcetto d’Alba home at their recommendation. Very festive!
Hither, Yon and Skies 