Too much cafe....can't sleep!
Hello there,
Had a cafe after dinner - what a mistake. It's 1:17 and I'm bouncing off the walls.
Thought I would make a few random observations about my trip so far...
1. It is smelly here. There are trees on my way to the hotel that I have to avoid because there are so many birds. They'll 'hit' you if you know what I mean. :) On the sidewalk there is so much debris from the birds - it truly reeks. The subways and sidewalks smell too.
2. People in Milan are great dressers! I generally think I dress pretty well - I feel so underdressed here! The Milanese are all very fashionable and very concerned about their outward appearance.
3. People are very friendly. Sometimes, too friendly! :) Like when I was in the subway without an overcoat and was wearing my indian jeans. I got a lot of unwanted attention and ended up coming home to change. But seriously, the Italians are very nice and hospitable. Trying to speak a little of their language when interacting with them goes a LONG way and is really fun! :) Tonight at dinner I did my first kiss kiss on both cheeks thing with some of Jason's colleagues which is something we never do in the US.
4. Don't underestimate the importance of comfortable shoes. I am so serious. I brought shoes that I thought were comfortable - they are so NOT comfy. I don't know if it's the old cobbled streets or what but I am dying after just a few blocks. Mom & Bek - are you listening? Make sure you bring flats and walking shoes - everyone here wears them.
Well, that's all the random thoughts I have now. I know my blog has been mostly centered around the food - so wanted to tell you about some of the other experiences I've been having.
Miss you all,
Karyn
Had a cafe after dinner - what a mistake. It's 1:17 and I'm bouncing off the walls.
Thought I would make a few random observations about my trip so far...
1. It is smelly here. There are trees on my way to the hotel that I have to avoid because there are so many birds. They'll 'hit' you if you know what I mean. :) On the sidewalk there is so much debris from the birds - it truly reeks. The subways and sidewalks smell too.
2. People in Milan are great dressers! I generally think I dress pretty well - I feel so underdressed here! The Milanese are all very fashionable and very concerned about their outward appearance.
3. People are very friendly. Sometimes, too friendly! :) Like when I was in the subway without an overcoat and was wearing my indian jeans. I got a lot of unwanted attention and ended up coming home to change. But seriously, the Italians are very nice and hospitable. Trying to speak a little of their language when interacting with them goes a LONG way and is really fun! :) Tonight at dinner I did my first kiss kiss on both cheeks thing with some of Jason's colleagues which is something we never do in the US.
4. Don't underestimate the importance of comfortable shoes. I am so serious. I brought shoes that I thought were comfortable - they are so NOT comfy. I don't know if it's the old cobbled streets or what but I am dying after just a few blocks. Mom & Bek - are you listening? Make sure you bring flats and walking shoes - everyone here wears them.
Well, that's all the random thoughts I have now. I know my blog has been mostly centered around the food - so wanted to tell you about some of the other experiences I've been having.
Miss you all,
Karyn
posted by Karyn | 4:22 PM
1 Comments:
Sounds like you are having a fabulous time!!!! I'm so happy for you! Enjoy! Take lots of pictures. No more posts referenceing that you didn't take any pics... Take some for me! Drink lots of wine! I wish I was there with you :)
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