This is me. In the World.

Two years ago, while traveling in Spain, I was set straight by a dear friend regarding something I clung to in order to establish my identity. As is common when traveling, I was often asked where I was from, and I always responded, "New York" as that had been my last stopping point. On a hot afternoon in Sevilla, my friend overheard this exchange and set me straight: "YOU are not FROM New York. (I'm not?) "People like you are OF the world, you are not FROM New York. Whatever you do, wherever you go, the world is your home...no matter where you have been or where you are going, you will always be of the world. Paige del Mundo. Sounds much better don't you think?" I thought it sounded cartoon-characterish, but I knew his idea was right. Exploring the world - locally or faraway - has always been my passion. So here is the story of Paige del Mundo. Paige of the World. These are my pages written while being in the world. I hope you will enjoy reading as much as I enjoy telling my story.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Making it to Milan

For most people, Milan is synonomous with fashion. If its from Milan, Paris, New York or Tokyo its in fashion. And if its not, well its not. I enjoy fashion, but that was the last reason I got off the train once it stopped in Milan.




Since I started traveling frequently in Europe, I have become a 'cathedral chaser'. I am drawn to the big, old, gothic (or otherwise) cathedrals built in the early 1000's, if not before. I never tire of looking at them, walking through them, and staring out the stained glass of these impressive buildings. And if there is a bell tower? Well, see you at the top! Milan is the home of the 2nd most famous cathedral in Italy, behind St. Peter's of course, and I had to visit it and see it with my own eyes. So here I was in Milan to do just that.


I don't know that there has been a more simple 'train-to-hotel' experience in my life. Off the train, I got a map, found the main plaza, walked 150 meters north, and there I was, and in 20 more minutes I was all sorted and headed to the subway to find the Duomo.



Now, for those of you who are not fans of traveling underground, let me tell you, that if seeking the Duomo in Milan, YOU MUST TAKE THE SUBWAY. Here's why:




When you exit the stairs, the cathedral is peering over the edge of the staircase and in my mind it seemed like "the stairway to heaven"... right here in Milan!



Truly this was a sight to see, and worth the hassle of an extra stop on the train.






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