One can always discern an Italian on the NYC subway. They're the ones who aren't wearing SLEEPING BAG coats!
This brings back sublime memories of backpacking in the 80s, and humping that unwieldy home to train stations in the wee hours. Indeed, there's something special about that time of day, even in the good old bedraggled USA.
I have been enjoying all your posts. Today's is exceptional! I have travelled a fair amount in Italy in the past , but have not visited Milan as you pictured today. Also, I was delighted to be able to copy down the books you pictured last week which represent your choices for reading in the New Year. I have just finished "The House of Doors." and realize that I had read Tan Twan Eng's first book, "The Gift of Rain" many years ago and kept it in my library because of it's beauty.
Gosh how lovely. I’ve enjoyed Milano but this is a new view, of course, through your eyes and magical words. Am we need this, those of us here in the US. Say no more.
Oh, Milano. So effortlessly elegant. It sounds even more enchanting through your eyes. Well, everything does!
My husband will only get a professional haircut and beard trim when we travel. I’ve convinced him it’s a cultural experience. In Milano, I highly recommend Barberia Pirone on Viale Pasubio. Tony was meticulous and had many tricks in his tonsorial toolbox, like gently tapping a little powder on my husband’s head near the end. He said it was the best cut and trim he’d ever had. It started our trip through northern Italy in a wonderful way. Most of the trip was planned around your books, Frances. Gracie Mille!
Frances, Absolutely beautiful! This one really brought tears to my eyes. Perhaps its the winter , the colors , people with umbrellas... thank you for continuing your travels and letting us be part of it. We travel through you until we are able to do it ourselves.... still counting 6 hours ahead until then ♥
Remembering when we (in complete sleep deprivation) saw that statue of Leonardo, The Last Supper and enjoyed the Galleria. Then figured out how to buy our biglietti to Lake Como at a kiosk! Can't wait to return. TY Frances for all that you share.
You’re visiting just In the nick of time, as they say. The city will be busy in the next couple of weeks with the Olympics coming! I’m sure many visitors will be wearing “sleeping bags”!!
You are an unparalleled noticer of things. Your writing always impresses me in this way. I feel/hope I’m learning to become a better noticer as I read your newsletters and books. I think one of the first steps is learning to listen to curiosity when it appears, and not send it packing because I’m busy, in a hurry, etc.
How poetic, a mind for winter. Brings back good memories of Milan in June 2021, first post-covid trip (Cairo doesn't count). We enjoyed staying at Principe di Savoia--am I spelling that right? But oh, the covid test we were subjected to by the Italians before boarding the flight back was the absolute worst. Strong men wept.
My first visit ever to Italy was in 2003, after reading Under the Tuscan Sun. I was attending an educational tour of the famous early childhood schools in the city of Reggio Emilia. I first landed in Milano a few days before the conference. I was awed by the Duomo, the piazza (trying to imagine cars racing through), and elated to see Leonardo's The Last Supper. Sadly Teatro alla Scalla was closed for repairs; still on my bucket list to see an opera or concert performed there. I spent three days there on my own exploring. Thank you for the memories. WE DID make it to Cortona and I found Bramasole - we spent a week in Cortona!
I think I would be very happy to be in Italy, and this fine city, in any type of weather. And I would definitely be exceeding my two coffees a day limit, with accompanying pastries ☕😊 🍰
Why is it that everything looks better in Europe?
One can always discern an Italian on the NYC subway. They're the ones who aren't wearing SLEEPING BAG coats!
This brings back sublime memories of backpacking in the 80s, and humping that unwieldy home to train stations in the wee hours. Indeed, there's something special about that time of day, even in the good old bedraggled USA.
I have been enjoying all your posts. Today's is exceptional! I have travelled a fair amount in Italy in the past , but have not visited Milan as you pictured today. Also, I was delighted to be able to copy down the books you pictured last week which represent your choices for reading in the New Year. I have just finished "The House of Doors." and realize that I had read Tan Twan Eng's first book, "The Gift of Rain" many years ago and kept it in my library because of it's beauty.
Gosh how lovely. I’ve enjoyed Milano but this is a new view, of course, through your eyes and magical words. Am we need this, those of us here in the US. Say no more.
Oh, Milano. So effortlessly elegant. It sounds even more enchanting through your eyes. Well, everything does!
My husband will only get a professional haircut and beard trim when we travel. I’ve convinced him it’s a cultural experience. In Milano, I highly recommend Barberia Pirone on Viale Pasubio. Tony was meticulous and had many tricks in his tonsorial toolbox, like gently tapping a little powder on my husband’s head near the end. He said it was the best cut and trim he’d ever had. It started our trip through northern Italy in a wonderful way. Most of the trip was planned around your books, Frances. Gracie Mille!
Love those little memorable adventures...
Frances, Absolutely beautiful! This one really brought tears to my eyes. Perhaps its the winter , the colors , people with umbrellas... thank you for continuing your travels and letting us be part of it. We travel through you until we are able to do it ourselves.... still counting 6 hours ahead until then ♥
I felt nostalgic. That gray, the well cut coats, the dolce, the smell of caffe, the moodiness of the tram shot. I was in Milan again. Thank you.
Remembering when we (in complete sleep deprivation) saw that statue of Leonardo, The Last Supper and enjoyed the Galleria. Then figured out how to buy our biglietti to Lake Como at a kiosk! Can't wait to return. TY Frances for all that you share.
You’re visiting just In the nick of time, as they say. The city will be busy in the next couple of weeks with the Olympics coming! I’m sure many visitors will be wearing “sleeping bags”!!
You are an unparalleled noticer of things. Your writing always impresses me in this way. I feel/hope I’m learning to become a better noticer as I read your newsletters and books. I think one of the first steps is learning to listen to curiosity when it appears, and not send it packing because I’m busy, in a hurry, etc.
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Agree! Be one on whom nothing is lost, advised Henry James.
How poetic, a mind for winter. Brings back good memories of Milan in June 2021, first post-covid trip (Cairo doesn't count). We enjoyed staying at Principe di Savoia--am I spelling that right? But oh, the covid test we were subjected to by the Italians before boarding the flight back was the absolute worst. Strong men wept.
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Absolutely beautiful photographs!
My first visit ever to Italy was in 2003, after reading Under the Tuscan Sun. I was attending an educational tour of the famous early childhood schools in the city of Reggio Emilia. I first landed in Milano a few days before the conference. I was awed by the Duomo, the piazza (trying to imagine cars racing through), and elated to see Leonardo's The Last Supper. Sadly Teatro alla Scalla was closed for repairs; still on my bucket list to see an opera or concert performed there. I spent three days there on my own exploring. Thank you for the memories. WE DID make it to Cortona and I found Bramasole - we spent a week in Cortona!
Wonderful photos of Milano! Thank you so much, enjoy this time & be well.🇮🇹🇺🇸
I think I would be very happy to be in Italy, and this fine city, in any type of weather. And I would definitely be exceeding my two coffees a day limit, with accompanying pastries ☕😊 🍰
How wonderful to be transported to each locale that you write about. Thank you for your evocative prose.