After a leisurely breakfast, a taxi ride to Bergamo station and our first experience of the Italian railway system.
A stopping train eventually took us into the centre of Milan. The Centrale station building in Milan is very impressive, though it was in the process of being renovated. I had booked us into the Hotel Gonzaga which is within easy walking distance of the station; it was clean, cool (the temperature in the city was 39 degrees!) and comfortable. Don't be put off by the exterior, inside it is great!
Divested of our suitcases we were able to explore the city. A day pass on the subway system enabled us to travel to the centre and thence to Porta Genova where we discovered the delights of the 'Happy Hour' at the cafes, bars and restaurants beside the canal. A set price entitles you to a drink as as much food as you can consume from a buffet. Beware though, we discovered that the price of the second drink is the same as for the first (ie including the cost of the buffet).
We weren't that impressed with Milan - maybe we didn't find the interesting sights - or maybe it was too hot. We found the Museum of Technology (which was quite interesting - though we were disappointed we were unable to go aboard the submarine), the Duomo and arcade (expensive!), the opera house and the park. However, the atmosphere by the canal was pleasant and relaxed.
A stopping train eventually took us into the centre of Milan. The Centrale station building in Milan is very impressive, though it was in the process of being renovated. I had booked us into the Hotel Gonzaga which is within easy walking distance of the station; it was clean, cool (the temperature in the city was 39 degrees!) and comfortable. Don't be put off by the exterior, inside it is great!
Divested of our suitcases we were able to explore the city. A day pass on the subway system enabled us to travel to the centre and thence to Porta Genova where we discovered the delights of the 'Happy Hour' at the cafes, bars and restaurants beside the canal. A set price entitles you to a drink as as much food as you can consume from a buffet. Beware though, we discovered that the price of the second drink is the same as for the first (ie including the cost of the buffet).
We weren't that impressed with Milan - maybe we didn't find the interesting sights - or maybe it was too hot. We found the Museum of Technology (which was quite interesting - though we were disappointed we were unable to go aboard the submarine), the Duomo and arcade (expensive!), the opera house and the park. However, the atmosphere by the canal was pleasant and relaxed.
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