Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Wow, some days are more intense than others.
Today was one of those days, but before we start, let me apologize for the delay in posting about today's events.
As it turns out, we are simply having too much fun to keep up on the blog.
We saw several amazing Milano sights today in the following order . . .
Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper
Brian and Koreen were both excited
to start our day here
Laurie and I sat this one out as we had visited this former dining hall of the Church of Santa Maria Delle Grazie to view Leonardo's masterpiece a few years ago.
While they were busy viewing,
we were actively . . .
. . . shopping just down the street
Of course, we placed our traditional morning breakfast of a cappuccino and brioche as of more importance than shopping.
We debriefed them about their
Last Supper experience at this
historic spot
They opened their doors in 1824 and are still going strong almost 200 years later.
Laurie loves the pastries at Marchesi
The ruins of the Roman Imperial Palace
from the 4th-century A.D. are right
behind Marchesi
Chiesa San Maurizio al Monestero Maggiore
This church dates from about the year 1500 A.D. It proudly displays an amazing array of Bernardino Luini frescoes.
The Main Altar as you walk
in the entry doors
Another group of boosters upset
at their coach's Third Down calls
Two by Two
St. Peter getting violent
Who is that man's tailor holding
the right arm of Jesus?
The beautiful choir room
St Agatha in her traditional
pose holding her two breasts
on a platter
LONG story.
Jesus pouring a cup of blood
The Fickle Finger of Fate
in front of Milano's version of
Wall Street Stock Exchange
The Duomo of Milan
Pensive
Laurie and Koreen both marveled at
these wine grapes on the way to market
Impressive interior
Intricate floor design
Zodiac signs in a Catholic church? Hmmm . . .
Lauri teaching Koreen proper
votive candle lighting techniques
St. Bartolomeo
A 16th-century statue
This saint was a martyr who the Romans skinned alive. St. Batolomeo is depicted wearing his own skin like a robe.
This is my favorite statue in Europe. It was created by a student of Leonardo's who had learned anatomy via the dissection of human corpses which was forbidden by the Catholic Church by the time.
One of many side chapels
Lovely marble floors
Art work near the ceiling
View from the Duomo roof
AMAZING!
As depicted here, gravity can
be an issue over time
The Galleria as seen from
the Duomo roof
Ornate addition to a random handrail
So many mini-spires
Beautiful!
On Guard Duty over the
City of Milano
Pizza for lunch near the Duomo
The Naviglio Grande Canal District
The Golden Girls above the last remnants
of Leonardo's canal system in Milano
Signs of Everlasting Amore
on the same bridge
SPRITZ time in the Naviglio
Our view while sipping a few adult
beverages in the Naviglio District
Koreen enjoyed her first
ever Sicilian arancini
Minchia?
Il Cimitero Monumentale
An amazing cemetery experience
This huge cemetery provides a resting place for Milano's most famous and well-deserving people.
It doubles as a spectacular statue garden.
One war veteran . . .
. . . and another
I just like how the dead leaves
accentuated this tomb
Green highlighted by red
WOW!!!
The battle flag of Venice
One last look at the symbols of death
Two Metro riding ladies
Following young American football
player on his way to a
Milano Seamen practice
We were on our way to meet Cristian "Bumba" Bianchi for a drink and some food before the Milano Seamen practice at Vigorelli Stadium.
With "Bumba" and
Milano Seamen Head Coach
Stephen Pokorny
Bumba is the Skorpions long time Running Backs Coach and will continue in that position next Spring.
This Fall though, he is coaching the Seamen's U21 in an effort to learn more about every facet of the game from the Seamen coaches.
With Bumba and Carson Hollandsworth
Carson graduated from California's South Torrance H.S. last Spring. He is currently a foreign exchange student going to college in Milan.
He is one of Bumba's U21 team players and a quiet young man.
What a great experience for this youngster!
As the practice started it
started to rain . . .
. . . HEAVILY!
It was definitely time to head home.
Bumba gave me this book whose
main topic is the early history
of Italian football
Interesting . . .
We leave you with our latest physical fitness efforts.
Like I said, it was a BUSY day!
Stay tuned for more news from the Amazing Adventures of our Fab Four.
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