Milan - Day 2

Milan is a big city like Rome so not my favorite. I am trying to keep a positive attitude. I did take a tour today and went to see The Last Supper painting and that was very impressive. The Duomo (largest church) is very impressive. I think they said it is the 3rd largest church in Europe. Outside of the church was another demonstration - this time the shop keepers were on strike. It is an interesting demonstration - almost like a concert. There was African music playing and lots of drumming. At least when I was there it seemed safe.
I am staying at another "free" hotel- the Milan Marriott - very fancy but probably not as fancy as the Hilton in Rome. At least this is walking distance to the Metro which makes it pretty convenient.
It is amazing to see all of the designers stores here. This is a very upscale, fashionable town. All young women have on boots. It makes me laugh because when I was in Rome I wore my sandals (I may have mentioned this already) and the only other person in sandals was a nun. I have seen no sandals since, so they are safely packed away in my suitcase. Even when I dress up in my black slacks I will not wear my black sandals but instead my brown walking shoes. I know they do not match but I think I will get less stares of disgust with these shoes.
I will probably wonder around the city tomorrow but if I had my "druthers" I would catch an early plane home. If it was not for the Last Supper Tour, I would have much rather stayed in Venice.
I keep meeting people from the US that can not believe I am traveling on my own. I do not think they would feel that way if I were a man. A crazy view of the world can limit peoples goals.