Today Alice and I visited the Archeological Museum. It was nice to have a child to take with me. Then we went to see the Church of Sant'Ambrogio that was on my list of want-to-sees. So old, so simple and stark. The atrium had primitive carvings that sometimes seem more powerful than what came later. Inside were the remains of St. Ambrose. Alice was mesmerized.
Afterwards all three of us went to see the new Alvin and the Chipmunks movie. Who would have thunk it would be so much fun. It was not necessary to know Italian - the message was all visual.
My impressions of Milan: this is a city that is very northern, very wealthy, very businesslike. There is a lot of reserve defining the culture. I would not want to be a poor person here. It reminded me of Frankfurt. If there is warmth it is reserved for close family and close friends. You would never get your bottom pinched here.
Thanks for blogging about your trip. I can't wait to see the pictures!
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