Arrival in Milano

About 13hrs flying time after leaving Singapore, Ant and I have finally landed in sunny Milano, Italy.

My tiredness brought up my bad direction and and ability to loose things to full force, and we were running around like "tourist" through the airport and train stations. Finally we reached the right train station, coming out into the giant Piazzale Duca d'Aosta. To find our barings, we made way to the nearest Macca's in hope to steal their WIFI. They most be the only store in the world to lack internet usage. Out came the phones and we trudged our way up what we assumed was the rights street.

Now surely we didnt need to come this far.... out come the phone.... to far.

Retracing our steps we finally reached out hotel, one we had both looked at and wallked past.

Quick check in, a bit of skype chat to let people know we were alive and a shower and we were ready for lunch. My god a ham and cheese toasty wrap has never tasted so good, and dont get me started on the chocolate cup tiramisu we shared. The desserts here look incredible. Though whilst eating we came to realise that we were dressed in an attire that certainly stood out in the crowds of fashionable Milan. Thongs are not a common shore, and in ants case, nor are boardshorts. So we bolted back after lunch for a quick shoe change (the boardies stayed) and we got lost.

Wandering the streets of Milan, Ant got his first viewing of the italian style buildings, the italian way of parking and a taste of gelato... yumm!!



Parking in Milan



After an aimless hour wandering, we decide to hit up the Duomo.... And what an impressive site to behold! The detail on the stone carvings and the layers of the roof top that make the statues and building design stand out are amazing. Well worth a see! We plan to climb the roof tomorrow.

Ant & I at the Duomo





Duomo Milan



Now we are back in our rooms, chillin before heading out to an early dinner then to catch up on the time zone with some early zzzz's..................

I think our first day of backpacking started like any novice backpackers wood, uncertain, adventures and experimental.

Bring on Day 2!



Luv Nikcii xx