Just after leaving Venezia Santa Lucia station we passed the Orient Express. Now that looks like the way to travel, I bet there’s no stamping of your ticket necessary on that mudda. One day folks.
There are two things I want to try and do in Milan. One is to see the San Siro and the other is to get out to Lake Como, which is where George Clooney lives (a lot of the time). Now I’m not just going to see George, don’t get me wrong we get on well enough, I just figure if he lives there it will be a nice place.
Oh, there’s also some ‘last bit of grub’ fresco by a bloke named Leo that’s supposed to be worth a look. I’ll keep an eye out for that.
On the train I’ve had a listen to Kid Adrift’s ‘L.E.D. Illusions’ EP. There’s a bit of Alaska in Winter going on in the background with angst-ridden vocals and electronica over the top. I’ll be curious to see if he comes up with more ideas for a full album as although I like all 3 songs here, they are all very similar and the vocal style certainly wears a bit thin very quickly.
When I got into Milan it was time for a late lunch. I saw a sign advertising curry for the first time in quite a while, it was only a fast food place and not a proper Indian but I was in the mood for a Ruby so went with it anyway. It was okay considering it wasn’t a real curry house but the first thing I’ll be doing when back in Manchester is nipping down The Moon (number 4) in Withington for a mixed grill karahi (that’s not curry with a Brummy accent by the way). Umm, I can taste it already.
The hostel I’m in is alright. It’s pretty quiet as it’s out of season but there’s a kitchen and brekkie is included so that will save me a few quid. The Wi-Fi is decent for a change too.
Tonight I need to get to grips with my rough guide and do some research on Google. I have to confirm my route so that I can make sure I’m in Madrid come the 13th to meet some mates. I’m thinking I might give Turin a miss too and go straight to France. I’ll see though.
Eliminate Pro has provided an hour or so entertainment for me today. If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch get hold of it (it’s free) and then add me (devo-mcduff) so I can blast you to pieces online, a nice little Doom style shooter.
No chance for a Milan photo yet so this one is all the way back from Kotor in Montenegro.
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