As the saying goes, “parting is such sweet sorrow”. Knowing that Milan would be our final city before leaving Italy made it all the more special to visit. While I would have been content to spend our final day in any of the places we visited, I feel that Milan was the perfect way to say “arrivederci” to this beautiful country that has so graciously hosted us for the past two weeks.
Saying goodbye to Italy from Milan was a good way, in my opinion, to reintegrate myself back into a more American culture. While I have no doubt that all the citizens in Milan are at more cultured and fashionable than myself, I also know that this city, compared to the others we have been to, is in many ways close to life in an American city.
One aspect of Italy that I doubt I will find in America would be the domes. Having previously climbed the Florence duomo, I knew what to expect beforehand, which helped me to deal with my claustrophobia while ascending the stairwells. Since I was spending less time concerned over the lack of space, I was able to spend more time enjoying the views from the top of the Milan duomo. There is no greater way to view a city that from one of its highest points. Lookin our over the view of Milan, I was able to fully reflect on my time in Italy. While I am excited to be returning home today, I will certainly miss all the beauty, history, and knowledge that I have been fortunate enough to find here.