The Summer "It" Spot

Well hello again friends.  At this point, Miles and I have returned to New York City, and will be doing the last couple posts about our Milan trip. 

There was one more place, which I feel absolutely merits mention.  There is a gorgeous outdoor square that rests in front of an old church.  It’s called Colonne di San Lorenzo.   Of the day you can go there, and usually you will find people sitting on the benches, or among the pillars.  Everyone is talking, drinking, and generally enjoying themselves.  As the night progresses, the entire plaza fills up with groups of friends.   People share drinks and music in circles as they laugh, and enjoy each other’s company.   It is a great hang out for the young people, and the artistic types, to all enjoy during the summer.  



Colonne of the night



Colonne of the day



After being introduced, it was fast to become one of the favorite places for Miles and I to hang out.   Many were the night where beers were loaded into the satchel, and we would venture off to Colonne to drink, read, write, and simply enjoy the atmosphere.   If any of you happen to find your selves in Milan, I would recommend taking the time to enjoy this experience. 

-SM-



Where the Night Might Lead

Early evening was about to strike in Milan and once again Miles and I had the night off. We took off to meander around the city and see what kind of excitement we could find, we may have gotten more than we bargained for. Upon the discovery that out favorite gelato place is closed for a week because they are moving, our one solid plan for the night was thrown into chaos. We therefore skipped straight to the wander around part of the plan after picking up some stand in gelato at another store (it was not nearly as good I have to say). So upon walking down a street all of a sudden Miles and I happen across a friendly face. You have to understand this is incredibly odd as we only know like four people here. We had randomly run into Giada, and old friend from when Miles had worked at the Jil Sander showroom. Upon our reunion she insisted that we join her with several of the other girls that we knew from there as well.

Miles thought he had died and gone to heaven I could tell as he pulled up a chair and sat at a table with about eleven wonderful ladies. Everyone was having an enjoyable time finishing up the happy hour drinks and chatting about various things. Some people were even gracious enough to talk in english so that we didnt feel completely stupid.

At this point the group broke up as some went home and some went to another bar to continue the evening festivities. We of course joined the crew that continued on. At the new bar we tried a mojito, it was ok but left a little to be desired, and dined on some of the remainder of the happy hour food. Everyone was telling stories and experiences and it was a very enjoyable time. I have said it before and I will say it again, going into a day or evening with no plan and an open mind can lead to some of your most fun times. Thanks everyone for an awesome night.

-SM-