Milano, Italy, December, in the Rain and Cold

Arriving from sunny Bolzano in Southern Tirol, Milano, the perfect destination for a short week's visit, greeted me with cold weather and rain. From visits decades ago, I knew Milan only as a hot and sunny city. I made the best out of the weather and enjoyed good food, museum visits, and (window) shopping. . Unlike in other parts of the world, in Southern Europe, restaurant guests often sit…