Our Very Last Day - Milan Part II of III

And I knew after this experience, that no lunch I'd ever have would top this!

Denise knew right where to take our breath away.  We went into the Harrod’s of Italy, tragically, at the moment, I can’t remember how to spell or pronounce this elegantly Italian, high end department store.  Nonetheless, we went to their roof top restaurant, where you pay as much for the view as you do for the food, and it's worth it, and walked through what I'd call a preliminary cafe, (pictured above) & then out onto their roof, & pictured below is what you see at eye level....    

We sat Cathedral side and savored delicious entrees & delectable desserts, and all the while, with the exception of when I took a few shots of the food, & was eating, this ornate gothic cathedral creation held my constant attention.  

Italians typify their days by being elegantly dressed when they’re out and about, (so many Europeans in general do this - made me realize how shabby we Americans often look!) and a cafe such as this, does so in excess.  As Denise would say, “they are dressed to the nines...!”  And they were, & it was such fun for this domestic homeschool mom to people-watch against the backdrop of this view.  It’s not the kind of setting where it’s appropriate to be an obvious tourist, but as discreetly as I could, I took a few shots.  To sit in my chair and be eye level with the upper portion of this cathedral while I sipped my wine and played grown-up (largely ignoring the dear children at the end of my table, or at least to the extent that I could, just long enough to sit with my own thoughts, (instead of their needs), my husband and friend)  - it's something I’ll never forget, & I will, no doubt, long for again when this trip is weeks behind us. ;-)  Wish I could meet you there for a coffee and conversation!

Notice that there are people climbing stairs between varying levels of spires; admittedly, I regret we were not among them that day, but, as I continue to remind myself, we had to leave a few things undone so as to fuel our dream to return!

As if the view, ambiance and company weren't enough, these desserts were as delicious as they are colorfully pleasing & beautiful...food as artistic expression is such fun & practical too; why not eat what is also beautiful?!

How does one add to what was already an amazing day....our final Part III of this day is the next post....it seemed appropriate that it have one of its own....