Milan

We woke up early to enjoy breakfast provided by the hotel. Then we prepped ourselves to take a train to Milan, so we could go on a guided tour. Our guide was great. We took an air conditioned bus and she told a bit about the city. We then went out into the city center and toured the opera house museum. Our tour guide explained how the theater was the place to be and have music in the background. Also those who had a box would decorate it and even talked during the performance as we do while listening to the radio.

The city center has a statue of Leonardo.

They created this outside shopping mall as a means to still enjoy outside regardless of the weather. 

It is referred to as the gallery, but officially Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This is an area strictly for window shopping for most people. It is very high end. I saw a Mercedes Store and even has two Prada shops.

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We then stood in the plaza for  Milan Cathedral.

With tickets in hand we entered the Duomo.

After seeing such a beautiful place we loaded back on the bus for our main purpose. To see The Last Supper in person. Of course we could not take pictures, but it looked as expected only larger than we have ever seen in person. It took up the entire wall and although the material continues to deteriorate despite efforts such as double doors and purified air. 

I took this image from google. 

Our time in Italy has Just begun, but this was so impressive. 

We really look forward to our next week in such a beautiful country.