Paolo Sarpi Pedestrianisation
The Paolo Sarpi area of central Milan has become somewhat overrun by wholesale clothing outlets run by Chinese companies and the situation has caused problems for local residents.
Now, after lots of umming and aahing, the Milanese authorities have decided that the only way to overcome the unwelcome effects of turning a shopping area into a wholesale area is the pedestrianise the zone. The pedestrianisation works are in progress as I write. Read more
A Chinese Puzzle
We all remember the sad case of poor Maddie McCann, the little English girl who disappeared while her parents where on holiday in Portugal, well, my other half possibly managed to avert a similar situation yesterday, Sunday, in Milan. Read more
The Library in Sempione Park, Milan
This is not a bad place to end up if you need a little peace and quiet. It’s right in the middle of Milan’s main Sempione park, and you should be able to get free Wi-Fi there too. Don’t let the 70s reject architecture put you off.
The photo is the result of my playing around with my Tokina 12-24 lens.
A Chinese Musician
This guy is often to be found at Milan’s Castle filling the ancient courtyard with his mysterious instrument’s haunting melodies. I like the music and had been meaning to photograph him for some time. Now I have:
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