New Adventures
Our little guy is getting around. On Thursday we took him to Parco Sempione, the beautiful park surrounding the Castello Sforzesco. To get there, we braved the subway. We were a little concerned because he usually doesn’t like to be in closed places, plus Milano is not exactly “baby-friendly”, so there are no elevators or such.
We went with Tizi’s friend, Loredana, so among the three of us we managed. Keegan did not mind a bit, and he enjoyed watching the people, including the begging musicians…if you have ever been to Milano subways you know exactly what I mean: one or two guys, usually from eastern Europe, and most likely ROM (the PC term for Gipsies) that show up in the subway car with all sort of instruments, from guitars, to harmonica and play a short song that ends before the next stop or two, and then they go around collecting money. Sometimes they bring children with them, and have some heartbreaking story to go with it. Sorry the cynicism, but begging is their job, and after being here for a little while you realize that most of the time they are just scam artists. At least they do something, instead of just begging, maybe we a scrawny baby at the breast like you see in the stations, but still…It is sad, don’t get me wrong, especially for the children, but there is not much you can do.
on the subway stop Lambrate F.S., where Tizi’s parents live
But I digress. We got off Cadorna F.S. (stands for station), and we stopped to pose in front of the controversial Needle Sculpture. I really like it: it is a huge metal needle with a thread going through it, and emerging in a fountain across the street. It supposed to symbolize the Fashion World, since, as you all know, Milano is the fashion capital of the world. Of course, this being Italy, people have been discussing on its artistic merits since he appeared around 10 years ago.
in front of the needle Sculpture
Keegan really enjoyed the park, and took a nice nap in the stroller, while we chatted and walked. We even got a nice lunch in the elegant Via Dante, people watching. It was hard to window shop without having the chance to actually buy anything: Tizi will have to come back by herself (i.e. without the boys) for that. Keegan had even the chance to taste his first gelato: white chocolate. He really liked it. What a good Italian! Keegan was exceptionally good. Henever complained. He only got tired of sitting towards the end, so Tizi took him out of the stroller and put him in the sling, and he was happy again.
going back home, in Tizi’s sling
