At La Piazza Duomo, the Mecca of Milan, resides the third largest cathedral in the world, exquisite dining and, of course, some of the best shopping in the world. I went there for the umpteenth time today because it is such an extraordinary architectural monument. It's simply magnificent. Along with the striking scenery, I enjoyed my cappuccino and a delicious panini. Somehow, my conversation always comes back to food, which brings me to a funny development... Speaking of food(again), I had my best authentic Chinese meal to date in Milano, Italy tonight. Who would have thought? As I was sitting in the resaturant, Giardino di Giada or Giada's Garden, which happens to be at La Piazza Duomo, I could not help but think that I am among Italians eating Chinese food. For some reason, it was comical to me. Not only was I eating the best dim sung of my life, but I was sitting in the company of six different nationalities and languages. Yes, I was the only American. At that moment, all of my self-proclaimed "worldliness" went out the window, and I realized that I have a lot to learn... At least in Western countries the rule of thumb states "Ladies First!" because in Asian countries, the man is always first! I learned that little cultural tidbit at dinner...
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I have never been to Italy, however in my two and a half hellish years of study it while in school it kind of grows on you. I should have given you my italian dictionary before you left. I remeber one of my prfessors saying that they were amazed by the amount of different cultures and foods that come to italy. I bet you can find any food you want and it wil be better there than here! Anyways I hope your haivng a wonderful time there (not to good however, you need to come back sometime!!) Miss you and cant wait to hear more!!
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