Our week in Milano

We left Bergamo by train Sunday afternoon in the sweltering heat headed for Milano for the week. The smaller regional trains don't have air conditioning so it was a really uncomfortable and sweaty one hour trip. Luckily our hotel was close to the train station and I've never been so happy to be in air conditioning. It has been ridiculously hot for at least 10 days and there is no end in sight. It's not the heat that's the issue really - it's that combined with the humidity that makes it horrible. Anyway, I've been working at the office during the day while Rachel has been seeing Milan (and yes shopping but no shoes yet). My colleagues here are very friendly and accomodating and I'm enjoying the experience alot except for the 45 minute commute via subway and bus. You really get to see a cross section of Milan that way! Tonight we are dressing up and going to a ballet at La Scala, the world renowned opera house here in Milan. Just a few more days here than back to Berzo for a final week. I don't know how I'm gonna get myself on the airplane to come back. It's hard living in two worlds especially when your heart pulls one way and your reason pulls the other. It's so not fair!!!