After our glorious stay in Vernazza was finished, we hopped a 3-hour train to Milan Italy. We only had one night before catching our flight back to Chicago. The hotel we stayed at was the AC Milano, a very modern hotel, that was within walking distance to the train station. As soon as we got to Milan, we started walking the city streets to people watch and grab some food and drink.
Milan Cathedral
We wanted to see the Milan Cathedral while in Milan, but unfortunately, we were turned away because of “inappropriate” attire. Your shoulders have to be covered and your skirt/shorts must be longer than your knees. It was 90 degrees and we could have gone and bought a wrap, but we got lazy, and just decided seeing the outside magnificence was enough! Everyone was getting turned away and they were strict, so make sure you wear your full suit if your going to the Duomo! 
McDonald’s is so popular in Europe. We had to pop in to the Milan McD’s to check it out. It was hip with tons of young people and music blasting. They even serve beer! Yes, please! 
And just because I had to do this for my namesake…
We stopped at a little outdoor café, but mostly walked the streets. I was completely blown away by the high end stores and shopping. There are so many stores on these city blocks, it was amazing! I was expecting to see more high fashion on the streets than we did. But we did see our fair share of beautiful and chic looking people, even in the rain!
A Trip to Remember
And just like that, we hopped a flight from Milan Italy to Chicago, and a wonderful anniversary trip came to an end. The days were long and the company was grand. We had good mix of relaxation and sightseeing and beautiful weather. What a treat to have a break from the kids. Will keep these memories for a lifetime. Thanks for following along! XO
