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Oct 11, 2009 - Milan

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This was just a stop on our route to Florence. It made more sense to travel from Nice to Milan to catch the EuroStar train to Florence, than to travel to Genoa, wait several hours there and take a slow train from Genoa to Florence. ...

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Sep 6, 2009 - Bellagio

It's beautiful here at Lake Como.It's beautiful here at Lake Como....

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Sep 5, 2009 - Arrived in Milan

We actually arrived early (9:30am)into Milan's Malpensa airport and took the shuttle bus to Milan Central Train station (for Audra 7,50 Euro each). ... It took quite some time to locate the customer service center to validate our Eurorail train passes, but we made the 12:30 train to Veranna on Lake Como.We actually arrived early (9:30am)into Milan's Malpensa airport and took the shuttle bus to Milan Central Train station (for Audra 7,50 Euro each). ... It took quite some time to locate the customer service center to validate our Eurorail train passes, but we made the 12:30 train to Veranna on Lake Como....

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Sep 5, 2009 - Arrived in Milan

We actually arrived early (9:30am)into Milan's Malpensa airport and took the shuttle bus to Milan Central Train station (for Audra 7,50 Euro each).We actually arrived early (9:30am)into Milan's Malpensa airport and took the shuttle bus to Milan Central Train station (for Audra 7,50 Euro each)....

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Aug 25, 2009 - Lugano And Milano

This past weekend I went on two day trips the first to Lugano on Friday night and the second to Milan on Sunday. ... On Sunday, the program director took the entire group to Milan for the day. ... We left for the train at about 730 and were in downtown Milan by 9am. ... I had never been to Milan, so it was very exciting to see it and compare it to other Italian cities I have been to. ... I really enjoyed Milan, but I wouldn’t say it is by any means my favorite place I have been even on this trip. ...

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Aug 23, 2009 - Como

Greetings from the Lake: After a rather long drive from Triest, with a quick stop in Milan where the temperature reached 39C, we decided to forgo any delay and head to Como as fast as possible. ... Como is the first town and the end of a 46km long lake with a few interesting buildings but essentially it is has has always been a place for the southerns to come and escape the gruelling summer heat (sounds familiar). ... There is a water taxi service that goes up and down the lake to get you to all the little towns along its shores, some only accesible by water.Greetings from the Lake: After a rather long drive from Triest, with a quick stop in Milan where the temperature reached 39C, we decided to forgo any delay and head to Como as fast as possible. ... Como is the first town and the end of a 46km long lake with a few interesting buildings but essentially it is has has always been a place for the southerns to come and escape the gruelling summer heat (sounds familiar). ... There is a water taxi service that goes up and down the lake to get you to all the little towns along its shores, some only accesible by water....

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Jul 31, 2009 - The Basilica & Sforza Castle

With proper attire we took the subway down to the Basilica at the Duomo.With proper attire we took the subway down to the Basilica at the Duomo....

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Jul 30, 2009 - Milan

We enjoyed another scenic ride from Paris to Milan.We enjoyed another scenic ride from Paris to Milan....

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Jul 15, 2009 - Roma/Brescia - Santana Concert - Leg 1 1/2

Rome - A. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) - Pope makes his appearance on Wednesday's, but hmmm, the Pope or Santana - gotta go! Brescia - P. ... Shuttle bus to train station and 30 minute train ride to Brescia! Santana performing @ Piazza della Loggia - Brescia Italy 9:30 p. ... m.Rome - A. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) - Pope makes his appearance on Wednesday's, but hmmm, the Pope or Santana - gotta go! Brescia - P. ... Shuttle bus to train station and 30 minute train ride to Brescia! Santana performing @ Piazza della Loggia - Brescia Italy 9:30 p. ... m....

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Jun 25, 2009 - A sign of the times

From the moment I left Sydney I began the journey of changing my everyday and familiar situation.From the moment I left Sydney I began the journey of changing my everyday and familiar situation....

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Jun 25, 2009 - Giovedì - Thursday morn. tour in Milan

Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Da Vinci's Last Supper 'Il piacere di viaggiare insieme' - The pleasure of travelling together. ... * Comfortable walking shoes are recommended A visit to see one of the most famous artworks in the world, Leonardo da Vinci's fresco masterpiece 'The Last Supper' - housed in the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. ... In the city centre as a testament to Milan's history stands the Sforzesco Castle. ... For years it was home to the mighty Sforza family, and for a number of years hosted Leonardo Da Vinci while he lived in Milan. ...

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Jun 25, 2009 - Here I am in Milan!

Hey everyone i write from here in room 410 - hotel ariosto milano. The maths leaves me still puzzled and figuring, or is it the fatigue? Arriving in Milan seemed like one hurdle after another. ... Get through immigration and customs (Milan - customs?), collect suitcase - yes it made it - sort out how to steer my luggage (baggage), and then navigate the airport, find that bigletteria, purchase the biglietto E11 as was as expected, make my way to the stazione below, vidimare my ticket, yes i remembered to have it validated (brava jenny!), deposit me and my stuff onto the Malpensa Express, and then make my way to Milano. ... Invaluable time on the train, again, sorting and collecting myself.Hey everyone i write from here in room 410 - hotel ariosto milano. The maths leaves me still puzzled and figuring, or is it the fatigue? Arriving in Milan seemed like one hurdle after another. ... Get through immigration and customs (Milan - customs?), collect suitcase - yes it made it - sort out how to steer my luggage (baggage), and then navigate the airport, find that bigletteria, purchase the biglietto E11 as was as expected, make my way to the stazione below, vidimare my ticket, yes i remembered to have it validated (brava jenny!), deposit me and my stuff onto the Malpensa Express, and then make my way to Milano. ... Invaluable time on the train, again, sorting and collecting myself....

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