Milan Italy Very Dissapointting!

[JWheaton]

Originally Posted by Sal Gerace

Went to Venice and did not want to leave! It was my second time there and town is simply amazing, It just gets better with age.

and more underwater.

Originally Posted by Sal Gerace

The people are much more friendlier than Milan and more honest with how they charge. The waiters in all the resturants are also more willing to speak english or help you translate your Italian and have fun with you. !

same thing happens when you leave NY and go to NJ

Originally Posted by Sal Gerace

In Florence today! Another wow! Piza was another story. Nice to see the tower but the crappy out of the country vendors were a real disgrace to this historic town. I will not go back unless that stuff is out of there. You are constantlY pestered from the moment you get out of the bus until you get back on!

Same experience I had. Nice to see, but I was happy to leave. Luckily I was driving so I got in the car and left.

Enjoy your trip. With any luck no one from Milan is tracking you down for dissing their city.

[ATexasSnake]

When I was with the airlines my two favorite cities, (in Europe) were Rome, for the history and Munich for the beer. Most Americans may go to Euorpe once in a lifetime. I was there 3 times a month for 9 years. You soon learn to shun the large "tourists" spots and resturants for the "Mom & Pop" joints.
They get to know you and treat you like family! Of all the countrys in Euorpe, Italy is probably more third world than the rest. I have to admit that one night we were cruising home from "Mike's Bar" in Rome and were accosted by a group of Gypsy kids. Although I had my hands in my pockets, the little buggers managed to relieve me of about $80 bucks in Lira.( Had to admire their technique). Live & learn, from then on I kept my money in a money belt. Still did not dampen my enthusiasm or love for "the old countrys" and I cherish my memories of Euorpe to this day!