Milan Day One

Harry wad still in hospital, so we caught the train nice and early to Manchester airport.


Identical cars at Manchester Airport


Average fry up at Milano Trattoria in Manchester Airport 


The Alps


Super king bed at Hotel Canova, we were on the top with a  balcony which was nice


Start of the food tour. Slow food branded drinks. Really good. Just us and Americans on the trip. Nice old couple from San Diego (she was pushy like Jeanette).


Crunchy based Romana pizza. One without cheese was actually very good (called Marinara)


Navigli Grand Canal


Polenta with gorgonzola, a bit like grits. Raw beef was really good and well seasoned and aslo had good olive oil


Navigli Canal


Chickpea flour based pancake with our guide Chiara

Don't stop, Goku!


Old gateway to Milan


Roman Columns 


Part of a Roman tower inside Pane Vino (Daddy's heels were being cut badly at this point by heel grips. He walked with just his socks at this point)


Deconstructed Tiramisu from Mascherpa. Cream was amazing- made with mascapone, eggs (white and yolk), sugar and some cream


View from balcony

Helen's step count: 16907; 6.94 miles

 

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