To be completely honest, I wasn’t overly-excited about going to Milan. Being that it was the last stop of our trip, fatigue had definitely started to take a toll. However, it ended up being one of the most memorable days of my two weeks in Italy. Our primary site to see was the Duomo and pictures really don’t do it justice. As soon as we walked out of the metro station, we looked behind us and there it stood; we were all overwhelmed by its size and beautiful design. Unfortunately, I wasn’t allowed into the church because my shoulders and knees were bare, but that didn’t stop me from climbing to the top of the cathedral. After trekking up a very long set of stairs, Brenna, Janthel, Tabitha, and I took in the gorgeous view of Milan and got a better look at the Duomo’s architecture. The intricate and detailed designs, which are gothic style, included engravings of faces and people. The four of us were content with simply appreciating the scene when we realized we actually weren’t at the top, so we traveled up a very narrow, windy set of stairs. All the stair climbing was absolutely worth it because from the top, we had an even larger view of the city. Once we made our way back down, we walked through the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Italy’s oldest mall, which featured high-end stores like Versace and Prada. Later on, some of us went with Dr. Permenter and Dr. O’Connor to a rooftop terrace with an amazing view of the cathedral. The day in Milan turned out to be one of my favorites and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end our Italian adventures.