Virtually Spring, Milano
A rather soggy spring racing long weekend in Melbourne is inspiring a spot of armchair time travel to more seasonal climes…
Keeping an eye out....'Camparativo' in Triennale, Milano
This photo is spring in a box for me. It’s Easter Sunday. And while families pic-nic-ed and tourists hustled in and out of Castello Sforzesco up the road (like I did a bit later that day) I found a little table in the brand new outdoor cafe of the Triennale along with all the other Easter orphans. My jet lag was waning, Perugia beckoned, and I still had another two and a half days and three dinners ( I’m one of those odd creatures who loves to dine out alone*) all to myself with more things on my to-do list that I could possibly actually do. Nothing could have suited me more.
The Camparativo bar is by architect Matteo Ragni
*Top tip: I didn’t know it then of course, but the next day, Pasquetta, I would discover the wonderful, old school Trattoria Torre di Pisa in Milan’s arty Zona Brera quarter, about 10 minutes walk from my hotel. (Click here to see why I was in such a good mood!) Suffice to say dinner was sorted for my last two nights in Milan, entertainment included. The menu might be Tuscan but the clientele is Milanese DOC.
Fabulous hotel! No wonder it put a smile on your face. Have bookmarked it for when I can find an excuse to visit Milan again…
Absolutely Helen. You won’t be disappointed I promise! Hope you get there soon! Jx