Milano Day Two - Art, Faith and Flavor

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Ciao, friends!

Day two of my Milano adventure began after the best night’s sleep and a breakfast of soft scrambled eggs, the freshest green salad, a flaky croissant, slices of sweet cantaloupe, and of course, a perfectly brewed cup of Americano coffee. Just what I needed before walking a mile to meet the day’s tour group, led by the wonderful Corinna.

I had forgotten that the tour would last nearly the entire day—but it was absolutely worth it. Our small group of 10 met at the train station and began our journey with a visit to the Church of San Maurizio, once the convent of the Benedictine nuns. Inside, we were greeted by a masterpiece that is a prelude to Da Vinci’s Last Supper—a reminder of how deeply intertwined art, history, and faith are in this city.

From there, we made our way to the Sforza Castle and finally to Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Da Vinci’s Last Supper. Walking into the room where the mural resides felt like entering sacred space. It’s incredible to see the care and reverence devoted to its preservation—painted between 1494 and 1498, yet still commanding awe centuries later. The depth of symbolism in Renaissance art always strikes me. These artists weren’t just painters; they were theologians, philosophers, and visionaries in their own right.

Fun fact: “Milano” translates to the town in the middle of the plains. Somehow, that feels exactly right.

By late afternoon, I returned to the hotel, took a quick nap, and set out to stroll through the evening streets in search of dinner. I found my way to Ambrosia, where I gobbled a plate of spaghetti and meatballs paired with a glass of wine. Delizioso.

As I walked back, I found myself reflecting on the duality of my travel loves—the quiet, remote escapes like my recent visit to Sundance Ranch in Missouri and the buzzing energy of cities like New York, Madrid, and Milan. Such opposites, yet each offers a kind of peace. I can lose—and find—myself in both.

Tomorrow promises another day steeped in faith and history. I’ll return to the Duomo; I can’t seem to get enough of these grand cathedrals.

Thanks, as always, for following along on this incredible journey.
Arrivederci until tomorrow.

My favorite pics of the day.