Genova to Milan to Siena, Italy
Wednesday, November 6, 2014
Wow, yesterday was a little crazy. We were on trains for a little over 14 hours yesterday. Thankfully when we arrived in Genova, our hotel was right around the corner from the train station. It was after midnight before we got in bed. Did not want to wake up when the alarm went off at 7:30. But we had places to go and people to see. We were going to Milan even in the rain.
This was a city that was always on our list. Our first stop The Museum Cenacola Vinciano to see the famous painting by Leonardo Di Vinci "The Last Supper". We had a few hours to kill after we got our tickets, so it was off the the Duomo Di Milano Cathedral.
Of course, it was absolutely massive and amazing. You know I always wonder why they built such majestic and over-sized cathedrals, when it was so time consuming. Considering the expense and the time involved, you might think they would build something smaller and less elaborate. Don't get me wrong, I am glad that went to the extra trouble! Most cathedrals might charge an entrance fee and have a charge for the audio tour, but thy did not. As it should be!
After the cathedral, we jumped on a train and headed back to the museum. The painting was so beautiful and it really set off quite a few emotions because we know what happened next. It was painted between 1494 and 1498, not on canvas, but actually on the wall. He was able to capture the emotions in the apostles facial expressions after Jesus made the statement about the betrayal to be made by one of his apostles. Leonardo de Vinci was truly a genius and was way ahead of his time with his artistic ability and the machines he created. I wanted to sit on the benches and absorb the beauty, but there was another group that wanted to see the painting too. The opposite wall from the of "The Last Supper", there is a painting of the crucifixion. Can you picture two artist hard at work on their painting of the before and after life of Jesus in his last days on earth.
Wanted to do some window shopping since Milan is a mega city for fashion, but we had a train to catch... again. We were headed to Sienna.
First class on the train is nice. They offered free wine and snacks. Yum. I needed that since we had to run to the train with our backpacks to make the train. Now for a nice nap before we arrive in a Sienna.
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