Pre-Departure Thoughts

Tomorrow, I'll be boarding a plane with my mother and sister and flying off to Italy for a month.  So naturally, I decided to write a blog post instead of packing.  My room is in a grand state of disarray and my color-coded packing list is only half-completed.  But I always love reading people's expectations and plans for their travels on the eve of their departure, so I thought I would contribute my small portion.

Upon our arrival at 12:15 in Milan, we are headed straight to Milano Centrale to board a train for Firenze, where we will spend the next three days.  We absolutely loved Florence the last time we were there and hope to go to the Uffizi and the Boboli Gardens, as well as trying all the gelato and pasta we can.  

Back in Milan by Sunday evening to start off the school week and start to explore the city we will call home for the next three weeks.  Mom leaves on Wednesday, and it's just Margaret and me for the rest of the month.  While we are in Milan, we would love to see the Last Supper (if at all possible), window shop at some of the most legendary stores in the world, and get to Lake Como for a relaxing Sunday.

At the end of our trip, we have planned out a little 8 day tour of Italy and Switzerland.  I'm excited to share all of these experiences with the world, as well as enjoying them myself. :)

Ciao for now!