Roommates

6, October
We got an early start to the train station and except for the blow out on the rear wheel of Pam's suitcase the trek went smoothly. Does anyone know if transporting copious amounts if lake glass invalidates the warrantee on suitcases? Jim and several volunteers hoist the glass laden bag onto the train and we are off for our final stop...Milan. It is a quiet trip, no school children and a minimal amount of train issues. Even the route to the underground metro is easily navigate. We are all beginning to worry now...this is a little too easy. We come up from the metro, prepared for the Italian version of the Baton death march, after all we were told a five minute walk from the metro and we all know what that means and yet...it IS a five minute walk. WE all receive our keys and Pam and Sheila head up to their room. Only one small problem...someone is already staying it their room! Two twin beds and four people, not to mention strangers, is probably a bit cozy. The situation is rectified and we are off to sight see Milan. Bill, Jan, Pam and Sheila head to the top of the Duomo and Debi and Jim go off to find a restaurant . We end the day with dinner a Da Bruno, a walk through the Galleria and of course gelato.

7, October
Jim has everyone up and out early we are off to see the Last Supper. Its about a 15 minute walk and there is no window shopping...we have a mission. The tour is interesting and of course the painting and it's history amazing. After the tour we walk to Sforza castle, walk the beautiful park and check out the museums. One whole section is devoted to musical instruments....Pam had band flash backs.