I was so excited about the opera yesterday that I didn't mention our exploration of Milan's subway system which we later found quite useful when it started to rain. We also visited the famous Duomo di Milano, a huge late gothic structure which took 6 centuries to build! The outside is extremely ornate with hundreds of statues, gargoyles and filigree. We found the inside dark and gloomy. It didn't help to see a statue of a skinned St. Bartholomew holding his skin over his shoulder like a cloak. We also looked around the nearby galleria which is a huge glass covered shopping mall. Wally bought a silk tie there for last night's opera. (They say formal wear is required for opening night so we thought a cheap tie would do the trick!).
So now on to today which dawned bright and blue. With the skies clear, we decided to take the train to Como, near the Swiss Border. It's a pretty place and today full of happy tourists and families enjoying the weather. We thought we might take a boat ride on Lake Como to Bellagio, but we didn't allow enough time, so settled for a walk around the town, a delicious asparagus risotto for lunch, and a peek at the farmer's market featuring local cheeses, salamis and wine. Just wish we could fill our suitcases with these wonderful products, but since we can't we might just have to return to Italy to enjoy them! The first pictures are of Como followed by yesterday's Duomo and Galleria.
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