Monday, November 3, 2025
What I thought would be a quiet, low-key day in Milan turned out to be one of the best yet. Determined to finally make it back to the optical store, I set out once more—only to find it closed. Again. Grrrr. So instead, I did what any good traveler does: I wandered. I meandered through Milan’s streets until I found a charming little outdoor café, where I treated myself to a coffee and a pistachio crepe. I sat back, soaked up the sunshine, and indulged in one of my favorite pastimes—people watching.
Next on the agenda was a “practice run” on the Metro, from Sina della Ville Hotel to Milano Centrale train station, just to be sure I’d know the ropes for my trip to Florence on Tuesday. It turned out to be surprisingly easy, and I was so glad to test it without luggage in tow. Now I know exactly where to go (and how many staircases await my suitcase!). Future me will be grateful.
Back in the city center, I joined a tour of the legendary Teatro alla Scala. What a magnificent theater—every detail was steeped in history and grandeur. Though I wasn’t able to see an opera, I did discover that the Milan Philharmonic Orchestra was performing that evening under a conductor now with the Pittsburgh Symphony. For just 20 euros, I managed to snag one of the best seats in the house. The performance was spectacular—a true step back into the gilded age.
Afterward, I returned to my favorite spot: the hotel bar/lounge. It’s quickly becoming my “home away from home.” The bartender may not know my name, but he certainly knows my drink. With a glass of wine in hand, I toasted to an unexpectedly wonderful day. Buona sera.
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