Milan Duomo is this amaizing architecture of a cathedral. Don't know much about it but it stands majestic, demanding homage from locals and visitors alike. Inside is just as amazing and beautiful. The phenominal arches and buttresses, deeply, colorful stainglass windows, endless marble halls... yet even with all of its majesty and splendor, it seemed cold, dark and empty. There was no spirit nor life in this house of worship where saints once gave passionate exhoration of God's divine truths. The pews were empty except for the tourists resting their feet and others, snapping pictures of the marble statues and stainglass windows. How sad... to think that all that is left of this amazing place is the rotating door of tourists checking off a site from their Milan list. But I pray... that this place be filled once again with truth worshippers and seekers of God and find love and grace through the cross.
The rest of the day flew while shopping and slow mo'd when my feet hurt. There were just too many smokers everywhere. I've had more second hand smoking in the two days I've been here than my entire life. How is it possible for the entire city of Milan to be smoking? But in fairness, that's not all they do... they bike and walk their dogs. And all the shops allow you to bring your doggy. And while I mentioned shopping, I say that modestly. It's too darn expensive to shop here! How do Italian women afford it??? Nuts... crazy... kookoo.
That said, it was a good 2nd day. Navigating my way around the city quite well, all on foot as the taxis are way too expensive. There are other modes of transport but too lazy to figure it out. Luckily tomorrow, I get a little get away from the city and get a tour of the nearby suburbs and Lake Como. GET ME OUTTA HERE BEFORE I GO BROKE!
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