March 22nd, 2009
Milan and more
Ah sorry for the lousy uncreative title cause I really suck at writing titles sigh. Anyway since this post is about my trip to Milan and some other stuff so I think Milan and more sounds apt wtf.
Milan was a complete letdown for us actually. We didn’t enjoy it much at all not because it wasn’t beautiful but because the people there were just..pricks. That was the main reason why I didn’t like Europe in the first place, cause the people here have been very very mean to me but then again..maybe it’s just me 
Anyway here are pictures of Milan. It was no doubt one of the prettiest places I’ve seen but what’s the point when people are so mean hmmp!
#30. 20 March ’09
We had so many troubles with our trains (again! but not our fault this time) so we had to stop at this place called Lugano which is south of Switzerland. It was absolutely the prettiest place I have ever seen in my life. If there was heaven, this is what I imagine it’ll look like (so corny haha).
I didn’t take this picture (googled it) but this is exactly how it looks like, trust me.
When we saw it, there were yachts in the lake actually which made it so much prettier. I really hope I’ll get to come here again next time!
Finally got to see switzerland’s snow mountains!
We reached Milan 5 hours later! This is the train station.
After settling down in our hotel (with very rude staff), we headed to the most famous landmark in Milan.
This was what greeted me when I walked out of the train station.
Both our jaws dropped to the ground and we stood there for a few minutes with our mouths open. It’s the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in the whole wide world T______T
Barry and the cathedral. This cathedral (the Duomo) is the third largest in the world! When I first saw it I thought it was fake cause it was just too pretty *wipes tears
Us with the duomo which shall now be called my beloved. I really can’t get enough of it!
Duomo love <3
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, the shopping mall next to the Duomo
Very pretty! That’s LV and Prada!
Apparently the architect who did this died the day before its opening cause he fell from the roof
A street in Milan at night
That was also the night we got conned! We were super hungry and there didn’t seem to be a single restaurant anywhere!! All these Milanese so concerned with fashion that they don’t need to eat anymore is it! So we finally saw this cafe and was looking at the menu when the waiter literally sat us down. He kept talking so fast and kept going “prego prego!” wtf. Before we could say anything, he ordered for us!!! wtf?? we were dead hungry so we just nodded like two stupid fools T_T
The food was..mediocre at best and the bill came up to be much more than we thought T_T. We weren’t even full after the meal sigh. Prego your head lah prego!t
OH THEN!!!!! Some pickpocket tried to steal my stuff!!!! I hate Milan!!! There were pickpockets and conmen everywhere seriously. This girl tried to open my bag while we were on the escalator! I felt some tugging movement and I thought Barry was hugging me or something. Then I turned to see her trying to open my bag!!!!
And the stupid thing was I didn’t even scold her wtf. My first reaction was turning to Barry and I said “eh stupid girl trying to steal my bag!” =_____=
……..why was I so stupid!!! Then she quickly said nono! and ran away! And I didn’t even pull her to see if she stole anything!
Thankfully, she didn’t open my bag big enough to steal anything so phew..we really hated Milan after that cause I don’t know if our luck were bad or it was just us but all our experiences with Milan were just getting from bad to worse. Anyway we went back early that night to try to sleep off our bad luck =(
#31. 21 March ’09
The Sforzesco Castle!
The castle was pretty amazing actually, so our moods were lifted slightly.
This is Michelangelo’s last unfinished sculpture in the museum (which was in the castle)!
Us outside the castle
It was pretty sunny that day so we got some gelato ice cream and sat down on the grass!
The entire area was filled with people chillaxing on the grass, walking their dogs and playing football wtf in the castle.
This is where Da Vinci’s Last Supper is! The Santa Maria delle Grazie.Too bad we didn’t get to see it cause the tickets were all sold out =(
Went back to see my beloved for one last time. These are the stupid Africans who tried to con us! GRR they are everywhere! They’ll try to tie this string on you and tell you that it’s free blabla but when it’s tied they’ll ask for money! and you can’t take the string out cause they tie it really tight or something. Stupid one tried pulling my arm to tie that string on me!
There were also these people who will give you some corn to feed the pigeons even if you didn’t want it. And then they’ll make you pay or something. Stupid conmen.
It was a saturday so there were so many people here. I think the whole of Milan was here!
Inside the cathedral, which was even more amazing than the outside. I couldn’t get a good picture of it though.
The front of the cathedral
One of the many many altars. Some saints were even buried here as well.
Haih see this picture also angry!!!! We already had our lunch but we wanted to eat some more before our train ride back so we went to a nearby restaurant. We knew the pizzas were gonna be too big for one person so we ordered one to share. AND!!! the stupid waiter said cannot! he said we must each order one and it’s not possible to share!!
How can!??! It’s up to us lah if we want to share right? So I told him that I won’t be eating and he kept looking at us the entire time to see if he gave me some pizza or not. stupid! How can you force us to order so much when we already had our lunch! And the whole place was pretty empty so it wasn’t like we were taking up much space. grr stupid rude and unfriendly italians who spoilt this trip for us
#32. 22 March ’09
Since I won’t have time to blog until a few days later, I shall blog about today too. Today we went hiking up the black forest! This area is called the black forest cause of all the dark pine trees. This is also where the black forest cake is from!
It was a crazy crazy 4 hour hike (to and fro) and we walked for almost 20km T_T But the view was so pretty! We could see the entire city from up there.
The forest
I usually really like hiking but this time was bad cause I was wearing these:
T____T I didn’t bring sports shoes with me so I had to climb up the hill in these boots that didn’t have grip at all. Thank god I didn’t slip and fall! luckily i brought flats otherwise i’d have to climb in heels wtf
=D
I love this place! A small cafe halfway up the hill where you can see the entire city too.
I guess here ends my adventure in Europe cause I have to leave tomorrow morning =(((((( I really like Freiburg cause it’s a small city so people are very nice (unlike milan and other big cities in europe! hmmp). I don’t know if it really was just me being a small asian who looks like anyone can bully her, or the fact that people in Europe are just like that. Such a pity when everything else is so nice and the people totally just spoil everything. Maybe they really hate tourists or something.
Anyway, hope you’ve enjoyed these posts as much as I enjoyed being here!
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Well milan is really dodgy. everyone tells me that…
haha i was conned by the africans too! they just left the damn string on my hand and ask for donations for Africa. wth. after i insisted that i didn’t want the string only did they take it back!
it was worse in rome. this guy actually tied a string to my friend’s hand, claiming that it brings good luck and all and asked for 20 euros. crazy people.
however, italy is still a nice place to visit. ignore the people tho! ^^
Have a safe trip back!
yup, i know what you mean, i went to milan and the 1st thing that comes to my mind are the rude and sly italians… especially at the duomo (one of them kept pulling my hand so that i will take the corns from them to feed the pigeons while i’m having bread in my other hand, damn them).
but i didn’t met with any pickpockets… but so far, my dining experience in milan was good as the waiters understands english, so no complain from me there…
and finally, thanks for the name of the castle “Sforzesco Castle” as i haven’t got a clue what castle it is (i went there during winter and it was freezing cold and i didnt bother to check it out).
gosh. with all these stories, I don’t dare to go alone X_X.
I really hate Europeans in London. They are very rude and unfriendly. I guess now I know I’m not the only one who hate Europeans. Have a safe journey back to Connecticut Suet =)
Milan people gets bad review from Suet!
When I go to Europe, I’ll make sure I have a local Milan friend to bring me around! ^^
I know! Italians are really rude, and really set in their ways. I had that same experience in Milan too, with the tying of the string and the blablabla. Such conmen! Italy’s lucky that it’s so beautiful otherwise no pull at all.. but the Duomo really is one of a kind. magnificent.
yeah, Italy is really known for their pickpockets. you were lucky that you actually felt the tugging of your bag cause usually they’re very professional at it to the point that you cant even feel a thing. when me and my family went to Italy, we followed a tour and when my mom saw that this lady was trying to open one of our tour people’s bag, she said in malay to “jaga bag!”. and then she tried on someone else after and my mom warned that lady too. that pickpocketer actually came towards my mom and shoved her and started scolding her in Italian!! its horrible!!
but you should definitely visit switzerland and go up one of the snow alps. its really beautiful especially when its snowing.
Haha I thought only Asia is filled with pickpockets and such. How were they rude? Besides the conmen and the waiter that order food for you wtf I will say I have no money and pull a sad face.
What strings were they trying to tie on you guys?? LOL!! The pickpocket incident is kinda funny if you think about it now. But damn! You have bad luck wei. Other than all the beautiful spots you got to see, you came across some nasty people and unpleasant incidents. Hope you feel better now. At least you were with barry and the girl didn’t get to steal your stuff.
Haha. Suet don’t take it too personally, they don’t hate you, just tourists. It’s dumb cause its such a big part of their income. When traveling to big cities like that try to never eat close to any tourist attractions as they will most likely be robbing you blind. Also the food won’t be as good. You should try and find out where the locals eat
the pictures really made my day! i love the cathedral!
i think pickpockets are rather ‘famous’ at European countries.. i went to Spain last year and i nearly lost my purse wtf..
Milan used to be in my wish list but now, i think its time to reconsider ho?
times are bad la haih
hahaha eh stupid girl trying to steal my bag hahaha why are you so cute!
the one thing i consistently hear from ppl who visited Italy was the rampant pick pocketings
damn…
i always want to go to swiss..
my uncle work there…
but he insist us (my family) not to go coz hard to get halal food…
is there any halal food in Milan??
HAHAHAHAH why the africans like that tie string for what hahahahahaha did they ask u to pay money if not they hold the string and follow u around hahahahahah
horrible people can really ruin a trip no matter how lovely the place is, and nice people can really make a trip great no matter how boring the place is. i usually like small towns better cos the people are always so much friendlier.
everyone always says NZ people are very friendly, but not so in every town. some people are so rude and racist. once i went into this town famous for its mineral spa resort with my friends, and everyone was so rude and unfriendly. an old lady even shoved us and called us ‘stupid chinese!’.
Poor Suet
Milan is known for its snobbish people. Most Italians are actually quite ok people. But then again, altho we may think its quite WTF not to be able to share pizzas, apparently, its quite a common thing there. Whenever my Hubs and I go out to eat, we order two small separate dishes so we can exchange food, but we never just order one to share altho I want to do that. Its just considered in bad taste, so, what to do, just order la. Its one of those stupid Italian things. Oso, bcoz we look Asian, they think we are stupid or something. Heh, whenever they do this to me, I just break out in impeccable English and scare them off wtf. 
Sorry I wasnt around, next time you come again, I bring you guys around k? Hugs.
OMG….I didnt know Italians are horrible people! And the Africans…so many of them. They’re everywhere even in MY! Gee….but you’re funny! Your reaction when you saw the girl opening your bag – THUMBS UP! LOL! Must be careful
Hey Sweat! Think we have the same bag(or at least the same colour)? Mine is from Nine West, how about yours? I love the picture of two of you outside the castle because both of you were wearing checks items! Very compatible! haha sorry i am quite vain :p
Love reading your europe adventures and duomo is amazing!
Ah!Such a pity for a place so beautiful to be full of mean ppl! p/s : u both are meant for each other!
i thought italian are da most romantic creatures…
spoil my fantasy wtf
owh..poor suet. but at least u have seen beautiful sceneries there, aite?
mmm…milan…i have to reconsider…
i enjoyed those pics la
wish i could be there someday
Milan is just plain gorgeous!!
especially ur beloved omg
but y those ppl so uncivilized one wtf
Guess it’s true that Milan is full of crazy scammers..I have never been but we did a trip some 10 years+ ago to Italy and there were definitely scammers..restaurants (charging you just to sit at the table wtf) and buying other useless crap on the streets (stupid dancing mickey mouse piece of paper).
Ya but the pickpocketing bag one.. hey they also did to my bf in KL too! Before we cross the street in Petaling Jaya (?) and the guy lost his shoe trying to run away..
ack! i hate conmen!!! nevermind larh, sweat, take it as an experience! at least the place is beautiful right?
aww, thats really bad for having those conmen everywhere when we’re travelling ! btw, awesome photos !
Wow. Never knew Europe was like that. Who’s not civilized now?
But the pictures are really gorgeous!
stupid racist europeans ….
omg ok scared to go europe edi wtf. esp when i’m alone. but eh kenapa tak couchsurf should make the whole exp even more interesting right, maybe they can warn you of stupid scams liddat wtf.
i’ve been.. ‘scammed’ several times in SEA so yeah ~____~ need to learn to be less trustful and ask questions if you need to pay for certain things you take for granted as free wtf.
One stupid girl really tried to open my bag as well when I was in Milan!
STUPID girl!!!!!!!!!! In broad day light summore.
That’s plain STUPID!
yea… if u wana eat good food u gotta find those modest looking places filled with locals (d older d crowd d better wtf wtf)! tat’s where d true local food are… mmmm~~
hey suet,nice kissy shadows…awwwwwww
))))
sorry that u had such bad exp with those ang mohs.
really dunno wat’s their problem.
but…you have barry with youuuu
when in the World can I be Touristy Cin. sigh~~~ some dreams are meant to be only dreams…..
*sigh* I wish I’m there.. instead of studying for my tutorials tmw.. T_____T
omg europe is soooo pretty!!!
WHY IS IT SO BEAUTIFUL???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O_O
I still wanna go !!! *eyes focus on the shops wtf
Awww, so sweet babe. Lucky you get to travel around with your loved ones. Waiting for my time! =)
hey babe!
no not that you have a easy to be bully face, ppl from europe are like that. you gota be super careful with your belongings. i’ve been to milan but i din really sitesee much and headed straight to venice.
i just got back from rome with my boyfriend. the place’s not as bad as milan. and alot of these sorta cathedral if you enjoy them.
My experience in Rome is the same as yours in Milan. We had food to share and the waiters at the restaurant did not even bother to serve us knowing that we’re sharing and also when we paid, the waiter toss the change at our table. SO RUDE! I find most Romans do not even try to speak english at all when asked for directions eventho we did greet them in Italian initially. I’ve travelled extensively throughout Europe and I thought Rome is by far the rudest city in Europe! What a waste that a pretty city doesn’t match its people’s behaviour.
OMG, i’m planning to go to London and Paris this coming May. My mum did say that they are quite snobbish. Agreed with Shana, i thought Europeans are civilized. Well, do be careful dear.
hmmm… i wonder what happens if you start pulling out strings from your bag to tie onto the affrican hands and ask money back? hehe…
anyway, yeah europe are famous for scammers esspecially those touristy places. next time you should have some locals bring you around and learn how to swear in some local dialect. =)
have a safe trip back to ma~
Hey Sweetlee! Really enjoy reading your blog! Down to earth & humorous! was thinking of going to Milan in June…mmmm..should i think twice now? haha….anyway, hv a great day!
Oopsss…shld be Sweatlee….sorry yah!
Oh my god, envy you life to the max…You go gurl! Enjoy!
hello girl! just now i typed http://www.sweatlee.com in the address box and i dunno why i always type as http://www.sweatless.com hahahahaha i think it’s pretty cool sweatless hahahahhhhhahahahaha
milan sounds like such a dodgy place.. but its oh so beautiful!!!
eh both of you honeymoon izit? hahahahha! btw its super duper beautifulllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!
Suet, in our mind the Italy is the fantasy country, but actually it is totally 180 deg different what we have thought…It is a very rude country. I have traveled few cities in Italy, Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice & Pisa, conclusion was Italian are RUDE!! My buddy even lost this backpack, stolen! Listen, is 10kg++ backpack being stolen in Pisa, amazing huh…
wow the inside of the cathedral is amazing! and being the geek that i am the first thing i did was look at the columns wtf i couldnt see if they were doric or ionic though. not that it matters. this post is making me want to go to italy even more! better go practice my italian haha let’s see them try to con me then!
Hey girl. I hate airports too! I cry all the way to the plane and on the plane. People all staring like mad. But well, you’ll see him again soon. Look forward to another trip! =) I can’t wait for one myself. We’re all tough, we can survive the distance yeah?! =)
i swear. i teared a lil reading ur post. it really sucks to leave some one u love. can totally understand ur heartache.
LDR sucks big time. hate it hate it hate it!!!
cheer up !! *hugs* eat some chocolate. it’ll help =D
michelle, yeah it is..
wein, haha they threw the string at me and i threw it back wtf. 20 euros wow! and thanks
cindy, yeahhh the pigeon ppl too. grr. haha yeah tht’s the name of the castle!
lilxcute, yea u should go with someone!
bernice, yeah it’s best if u have a local friend!
ri, yeah sigh. yeah it was amazing!
nurisya, yeah i think the girl was probably an immature wtf still not that good yet so i felt it! wow that’s so bad!! luckily she was ok! yeah switzerland looks nice!
ozzie, people in general weren’t friendly at all lah. even the train conductors were rude T_T
dwee, dunno some good luck charm or something supposedly.. ya haih
juanz, yeah so stupid! we did eat at this place which wasn’t at a tourist area but it was still bad! grr
jaysee, thanks! i like it too!
hayley, go rome instead! or venice. should be better i think.
jammie, hahah come to think of it i do sound cute wtf
ky, yeahh haih T_T
jabron, ermmm i dunno got halal food or not! maybe not la..
aud, some good luck charm la supposedly! stupid one
irene, yeahh haih they should train their people to be nicer! i think there are mean people everywhere =(
whimsical, we didn’t know that we can’t share T_T the pizza is so big and we already ate lunch! we wanted to try your suggestions too but they didn’t have it in that place.
great i’ll go italy again next time!
grace, yeahhh very scary ok! haha
sheryl, mine is from aldo! haha. thanks =D
melanie, yeahh T_T thanks!
annant, bleh not true!
winnie, yeah at least it was pretty haih
jy, yeahh u should go visit!
yosie, haih ya all conmen! haha ya it’s bad in kl too! but i’ve never experienced it la.
yumii, haihh yeah lucky the place is amazing!
jas, thanks! =D
shana, i think not everyone is like that kua..hopefully not. thanks!
allen, T_T
clem, didn’t have time la! we decided to go like 2 days before our trip, so no time to look around lor.
joanne, yaa! mine was at night la
bs, haihh there werent alot of places to eat though!
emi, haha thanks! ya luckily i was with barry lor
jade, can one!! someday!
amanda, T_T there there..
jessie, yeah it is! =D
lizzie, i duno!! ask them! wtf
angie, wtf hahaha
sabrina, yeah it really made my trip =D
cass, hey! ya next time i wanna go venice la! and rome.
ye, yer so rude!!! i dont get why they are so rude lor seriously. yeah haih =(
jo, yeah haih such a waste when the places are so pretty!
crash, haha too bad i dont have local friends there =(
dqueen, thanks! no lah u should still go! it’s pretty =) but rome might ne nicer la.
vyroxy, haha thanks!
banana, sweatless WTF!!! i dont want to be sweatless!!
sam, it is! i think rome might be nicer!
steph, hahah we’re always honeymooning wtf
blackgenius, it IS a nice place, just that the people weren’t nice! wah how did he lose it??
sibs, haha i dunno wht’s tht ionic thing wtf. haha ya swear in italian!
lilxcute, i didnt cry la but still very sad T_T
bee, got anot! so sad meh haha. yeah haihhhh hate it T_T
There’re usually 100+ pigeons in front of the cathedral
WHERE ARE THE PIGEONS, NUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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