FROM THE COLD WAR TO THE CRADLE OF CALLAS...Yes, although it may seem like an unlikely combination, we just got back from a little trip to both Berlin and Milan. We had a great time, first starting out in Berlin, rich in history with the fascinating remains of the Wall, and other poignant reminders of the Cold War era and the horrors of WWII. Plus modern Berlin is a really cool, hip city--we had a great time seeing the sites and hanging out with my friend Julius (who is living in Germany).
Then we headed over to Milan, where we strolled along the p
iazzas and marveled at the incredible Duomo (cathedral) and Da Vinci's notoriously famous (thanks to Dan Brown) fresco of "The Last Supper". It was also an opera pilgrimage pour moi, as we took advantage of our time there to see Stravinsky's "The Rake's Progress" at the Mecca of all opera houses, La Scala, as well as visiting the beautiful nearby town of Bergamo, birthplace of Donizetti. Enjoy the pics!
iazzas and marveled at the incredible Duomo (cathedral) and Da Vinci's notoriously famous (thanks to Dan Brown) fresco of "The Last Supper". It was also an opera pilgrimage pour moi, as we took advantage of our time there to see Stravinsky's "The Rake's Progress" at the Mecca of all opera houses, La Scala, as well as visiting the beautiful nearby town of Bergamo, birthplace of Donizetti. Enjoy the pics!