Into Your Arms
Milan Our final excursion of 2024 was a winter weekend break in the Italian capital of Milan. We'd visited the city on several fleeting occasions, but we felt we needed to dedicate a little more time to exploring beyond the Duomo, although the cathedral will always be a highlight. Duomo di Milano, Milan Normally the transfer from Malpensa Airport to the city centre is a breeze on the Malpensa Express, but unfortunately we encountered a national-wide rail strike which extended to the sleek airport transfer and the Metro system. The queues for the infrequent buses at the airport were enormous so it was an hour-long taxi journey to our apartment in the south of the city centre. There is a flat fee for the airport journey, but it is an expensive option. The canals of Navigli, Milan We were staying in Navigli in an apartment overlooking one of the five canals that run through this district. Whilst no longer used for commercial traffic the canals are now host to a wealth of bars and rest...
